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Quebec invests $863M to mitigate impact of U.S. tariffs increase | Many cannabis health claims aren't backed by science | Trudeau says he's 'listening' as Montreal mulls push for national handgun ban | Quebec Court of Appeal gives Gilbert Rozon go-ahead to appeal class-action lawsuit against him

Share via: Facebook Twitter Forward CBC Montreal View Online Preferences Unsubscribe Questions / Feedback Quebec invests $863M to mitigate impact of U.S. tariffs increase Wed, 15 Aug 2018 19:40:01 EDT The funds aim to encourage continued investments in and support for Quebec businesses, the government said. Many cannabis health claims aren't backed by science Wed, 15 Aug 2018 19:15:42 EDT Fervour over how cannabis could help patients suffering from various ailments has run wildly ahead of what scientific studies have proven it can do, experts say. Trudeau says he's 'listening' as Montreal mulls push for national handgun ban Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:06:25 EDT Montreal will consider pushing for a federal ban on handguns, by citing four instances of gun violence that have traumatized Quebecers over the past 30 years. Quebec Court of Appeal gives Gilbert Rozon go-ahead to appeal class-action lawsuit against him Wed, 15 Aug 2018 16:40:05 EDT The class action was brought against the founder of the Just for Laughs festival on behalf of a group of 20 women, known as Les Courageuses, or The Courageous Ones, who say they were sexually assaulted and harassed by Rozon. Molson to keep offices in Montreal as brewery moves to the South Shore Longtime Liberal MNA François Ouimet forced out — says Premier Couillard broke promise Plans for third bridge linking Quebec City to suburbs quickly becoming an election issue Man charged after armed standoff with police closes part of Highway 440 Alleged high-ranking Hells Angels members arrested in Saguenay Asylum claims by irregular migrants increased in July after 2 months of decline CBC Montreal You received this email at brothermike...@googlegroups.com because you opted-in. Modify your subscription preferences To unsubscribe only from CBC Montreal click here View this email in your browser here Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 250 Front St. W, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3G5, Canada For all other request and inquiries contact us here cbc.radio-canada.ca | cbc.ca | radio-canada.ca

                         

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Mobility Montreal set to invest $45.8M to improve public transit, reduce congestion | Reports Indigenous women were abused by retired police officer never led to charges, Viens Commission hears | Ministry contacting WestJet over outing of transgender passenger | Maxime Bernier has a base. Is it big enough to protect him?

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Mobility Montreal set to invest $45.8M to improve public transit, reduce congestion Thu, 16 Aug 2018 18:37:01 EDT Commuters will be getting up to 30 per cent off their fares on the Deux-Montagnes train line, the Quebec transport minister said.

Reports Indigenous women were abused by retired police officer never led to charges, Viens Commission hears Thu, 16 Aug 2018 18:05:13 EDT Investigators say several Indigenous women reported being sexually abused by a retired police officer in Val d'Or, Que., but no formal charges were ever filed.

Ministry contacting WestJet over outing of transgender passenger Thu, 16 Aug 2018 18:21:19 EDT Transportation Minister Marc Garneau has instructed his staff to contact WestJet after a passenger said one of the airline's gate agents outed her as a transgender woman to other passengers on her flight.

Maxime Bernier has a base. Is it big enough to protect him? Thu, 16 Aug 2018 16:44:19 EDT Questions about Maxime Bernier's recent behaviour on social media pose a stark choice for his party: punish him and risk the wrath of his supporters, or leave him alone and risk the distraction he creates as the election approaches.

City says roadwork coming to larger section of Côte-Saint-Luc Rd. — in 2020 Quebec immigration lawyers push Montreal to become a real 'sanctuary city' New network bringing together Indigenous students and health professionals Boil-water advisory in effect for several Plateau streets Liberals choose ex-NHLer Enrico Ciccone to vie for West Island seat Montreal police find missing man with Alzheimer's

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Parents file lawsuit against Quebec over delays in getting their child into speech therapy | No changes planned to push Irving out of National Shipbuilding Strategy | Canadians believe in immigration but concerned about asylum seekers: study | Anjou bans parking work vans, trucks in private driveways

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Parents file lawsuit against Quebec over delays in getting their child into speech therapy Fri, 17 Aug 2018 18:09:59 EDT The Quebec government has failed to provide "healthcare for a condition that requires immediate intervention," the lawsuit alleges, after the parents of a four year old with a motor speech disorder called apraxia say they were told she could only get services next year.

No changes planned to push Irving out of National Shipbuilding Strategy Fri, 17 Aug 2018 18:32:21 EDT The federal Treasury Board president says there are no changes planned to the National Shipbuilding Strategy that would compromise the role of Halifax's Irving Shipbuilding Inc.

Canadians believe in immigration but concerned about asylum seekers: study Fri, 17 Aug 2018 18:20:28 EDT ​Canadians are generally supportive of current immigration levels, a survey of public perceptions commissioned by the federal government suggests — but they are also worried and confused when it comes to the issue of asylum seekers.

Anjou bans parking work vans, trucks in private driveways Fri, 17 Aug 2018 16:24:24 EDT The rules, which came into effect Aug. 1, also forbid parking large vehicles on roads in residential sectors for longer than the time required to perform a delivery or home service.

Montreal taxi owners to get up to $46,700 in compensation from Quebec government 'Anti-colonial vandals' deface Sir John A. Macdonald statue in Montreal Clement says this 'isn't the Max Bernier' he supported in the leadership race Public consultations on systemic racism to be held in Montreal for the first time Quebec to study possible seal hunt on nature reserve near Magdalen Islands STM to launch study into protective barriers on Metro platforms

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Trudeau formally announces he'll run again in next year's election | Valérie Plante says Montreal vying for World Pride 2023 | Defective beam on Pont de Québec means partial closure | Liberals off to shaky start in Quebec election campaign

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Trudeau formally announces he'll run again in next year's election Sun, 19 Aug 2018 19:42:59 EDT The Liberal leader formally announced his nomination at a party event Sunday in his Montreal riding of Papineau.

Valérie Plante says Montreal vying for World Pride 2023 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:24:20 EDT Watch live as the Prime Minister addresses the crowd before Montreal's Pride parade kicks off downtown.

Defective beam on Pont de Québec means partial closure Sun, 19 Aug 2018 16:52:38 EDT Transport Quebec engineers have discovered a damaged beam supporting the Pont de Québec, linking the capital to its south shore suburbs. Traffic has been reduced to one lane until August 27 to allow for repair work, so the bridge will be fully open again in time for back to school.

Liberals off to shaky start in Quebec election campaign Sun, 19 Aug 2018 11:01:16 EDT Quebec Liberals saw in a longer election campaign their chance to turn polls around. Instead, with the official campaign start on Thursday, Couillard is off balance after unceremoniously dumping a popular Liberal veteran in favour of former hockey player with no political experience.

Sign vandalized after MP Maxime Bernier calls out Winnipeg park for 'extreme multiculturalism' Meet the 1st woman at the helm of Montreal's Centaur Theatre How to save money — and your sanity — when shopping for school supplies Canada can learn from Colorado's experience with driving while high, expert says Quebec leaders answer young voters' questions in unofficial pre-election debate Impact put out Fire on Daniel Lovitz's stoppage time winner

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Montreal adopts motion calling for ban on private ownership of handguns, assault weapons | Ahead of provincial elections, Montreal wants commitment to Pink line | Trudeau: No apologies for heckler encounter, pledges to call out 'hate speech' | Montreal names councillor in charge of reconciliation with Indigenous people

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Montreal adopts motion calling for ban on private ownership of handguns, assault weapons Mon, 20 Aug 2018 17:56:10 EDT The Montreal motion demands that no Canadians be allowed to possess a handgun or assault rifle, with the exception of people who work in the military or law enforcement.

Ahead of provincial elections, Montreal wants commitment to Pink line Mon, 20 Aug 2018 18:21:30 EDT With the start of the provincial election campaign looming, Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante wants to make her priorities clear to any future leader of Quebec.

Trudeau: No apologies for heckler encounter, pledges to call out 'hate speech' Mon, 20 Aug 2018 15:21:30 EDT Hate speech and the politics of division are creating a "dangerous path" for Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says, vowing to steer clear of such roads and to continue calling out those who rely on "extremist" methods to make their voices heard.

Montreal names councillor in charge of reconciliation with Indigenous people Mon, 20 Aug 2018 14:46:59 EDT Mayor Valérie Plante says Marie-Josée Parent, the newest member of her executive committee, will play an important role in relations with the city's Indigenous community.

Quebec in good financial shape as election nears, auditor general finds McGill University partners with Kahnawake to offer on-reserve bachelor of education program An artist's guide to falling in love with Quebec City: Food, views and an adventure for every season Seasonal workers in Quebec to get additional 5 weeks of EI Flames, Habs swap minor-league forwards Dog attacks and severely injures 2 children in Montreal North

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Identity politics resurface on eve of Quebec election | Pedestrian dies after being hit by truck in Saint-Laurent | Montreal 'mobility squad' will have the power to issue fines in effort to ease traffic woes | What's in a slogan? Quebec's 4 main parties try to entice voters with one word or more

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Identity politics resurface on eve of Quebec election Wed, 22 Aug 2018 19:00:00 EDT If there was any doubt Quebec’s long-standing debate over identity would feature prominently in the coming election, the front-running Coalition Avenir Québec quickly put that to rest this week.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by truck in Saint-Laurent Wed, 22 Aug 2018 18:15:04 EDT A woman has died after she was stuck by a truck in the borough of Saint Laurent.

Montreal 'mobility squad' will have the power to issue fines in effort to ease traffic woes Wed, 22 Aug 2018 18:41:00 EDT The squad’s conception comes at the same time as Montrealers brace for an increase in traffic as a result of continuing and new roadwork.

What's in a slogan? Quebec's 4 main parties try to entice voters with one word or more Wed, 22 Aug 2018 16:44:00 EDT Three of the four parties — Coalition Avenir Québec, Parti Québécois and Québec Solidaire — have gone with one-word appeals to voters, while the Liberals have a wordier slogan.

Allegations of police mistreatment of Indigenous people have gone nowhere, inquiry hears NDG residents heard several gunshots before man, 23, killed in police shooting WestJet cancelling service between Montreal and Quebec City in fall Kahnawake's draft cannabis legislation aimed at preventing problems that arose with tobacco Saint-Henri group wants to turn abandoned Canada Malting site into social housing Hydro-Québec reaches draft agreement to buy energy from Apuiat wind farm

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The funkadelic bus and other tales from day 1 on the campaign trail | Dog that bit 4 children in Montreal North won't be euthanized yet | Liberal reforms took 'courage,' Couillard says as Quebec election gets underway | Laval police shoot and kill dog that bit woman twice

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The funkadelic bus and other tales from day 1 on the campaign trail Thu, 23 Aug 2018 19:01:28 EDT One down, 38 days left to go. Here's your insiders' look at the campaign. It's the whole story, only briefer.

Dog that bit 4 children in Montreal North won't be euthanized yet Thu, 23 Aug 2018 18:52:38 EDT The dog will not be euthanized before the Crown decides whether to lay charges in relation to the incident.

Liberal reforms took 'courage,' Couillard says as Quebec election gets underway Thu, 23 Aug 2018 10:52:25 EDT As he began his quest for a second term, Quebec Liberal Leader Philippe Couillard portrayed his party as a trusted economic steward that made difficult, but necessary decisions to get the province back on track.

Laval police shoot and kill dog that bit woman twice Thu, 23 Aug 2018 17:58:47 EDT A 42-year-old woman was bitten on the hand or the arm in the neighbourhood of Laval-des-Rapides.

MP Maxime Bernier quits 'morally corrupt' Conservatives, plans to start new party Where the parties stand on the issues that matter most to you BEI launches investigation after man found unconscious in Montreal police cell Montreal must decide whether to cover or clean up contaminated Meadowbrook stream Sandwiches, speeches and a psychedelic bus: The Quebec election campaign in photos Vaudreuil-Dorion mayor asks residents where their weed shop should go

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Couillard promises to replace Gaétan Barrette, his unpopular health minister, with new star candidate | SQ knew about misconduct allegations in Val-d'Or 2 years before Enquête report, retired officer testifies | 'It's shocking': Homeless advocates decry violent incident between police, woman | CAQ wants to revamp Quebec's network of seniors' homes. Is the plan realistic?

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Couillard promises to replace Gaétan Barrette, his unpopular health minister, with new star candidate Fri, 24 Aug 2018 12:57:36 EDT Liberal Leader Philippe Couillard says he will replace Gaétan Barrette, his unpopular health minister, with political newcomer Gertrude Bourdon, a top hospital administrator, if given a second mandate as premier.

SQ knew about misconduct allegations in Val-d'Or 2 years before Enquête report, retired officer testifies Fri, 24 Aug 2018 19:28:37 EDT Jean Vicaire, who spent over two decades with the Sûreté du Québec, said a local politician tipped him off to the allegations in Val-d'Or in 2013. He said he then told his superior.

'It's shocking': Homeless advocates decry violent incident between police, woman Thu, 23 Aug 2018 22:39:18 EDT Police say the woman was acting aggressively and had been stopped for using drugs on the street.

CAQ wants to revamp Quebec's network of seniors' homes. Is the plan realistic? Fri, 24 Aug 2018 12:12:39 EDT The Coalition Avenir Québec is pledging overhaul the province's long-term care homes, replacing CHSLDs with a new network of smaller, more "humane" homes for seniors.

Genie Bouchard battles way into U.S. Open main draw Shortfalls in inclusive education push Quebec family to move to New Brunswick Where Quebec's parties stand on the issues that matter most to you Catch up on the campaign with this week's Quebec Votes: Weekly Review Fielding fresh candidates, Liberals poised to hang on to western Montreal seats 1 man dead, another seriously injured in shooting in Saint-Leonard

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'They attacked me, they grabbed onto my throat': Hudson woman left reeling after home invasion | How Quebec's political parties are courting families with education promises | Montreal filmmaker Xiaodan He brings rare perspective to the big screen | Liberals commit $150M a year in dental care for youth, aging Quebecers

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'They attacked me, they grabbed onto my throat': Hudson woman left reeling after home invasion Sun, 26 Aug 2018 18:29:24 EDT ​Natalie Poirier​ was asleep in her home in Hudson, Que., early Sunday morning when two people broke down her door and attacked her.

How Quebec's political parties are courting families with education promises Sun, 26 Aug 2018 16:28:15 EDT Free education from daycare to PhD, subsidized school lunches and a uniform school tax rate across the province are just some of promises being made in the early stages of the Quebec election campaign.

Montreal filmmaker Xiaodan He brings rare perspective to the big screen Sun, 26 Aug 2018 16:16:50 EDT A Touch of Spring, the first feature film by Xiaodan He, tells the story of a Montreal woman seeking a new beginning by reconnecting with family in China.

Liberals commit $150M a year in dental care for youth, aging Quebecers Sun, 26 Aug 2018 11:08:24 EDT The announcement comes ahead of the provincial election, slated for Oct. 1, and during an ongoing conflict between the province’s dentists and the government.

Brooke Henderson 1st Canadian woman in 45 years to win national golf title P.K. Subban returns to Montreal to raise funds for sick children Meet the amateur historian who created one of the largest databases of Indigenous soldiers Airline luggage lost or delayed? Here's what you can do Shaun Majumder not returning to This Hour Has 22 Minutes Katie Vincent, Laurence Vincent-Lapointe win gold at Canoe Sprint worlds

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Québec Solidaire has big plans. How would it pay for them? | Montreal facilities use optical illusions to keep dementia patients from wandering off | Community rallies to support family of NDG man fatally shot by police | 'They attacked me, they grabbed onto my throat': Hudson woman left reeling after home invasion

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Québec Solidaire has big plans. How would it pay for them? Mon, 27 Aug 2018 19:00:00 EDT Québec Solidaire, a small, left-wing party which has been climbing in the polls, has already unveiled a long list of ambitious, costly promises. On Monday, the party tried to explain how they would pay for all of it.

Montreal facilities use optical illusions to keep dementia patients from wandering off Mon, 27 Aug 2018 18:07:22 EDT At first glance, it may look like a nicely painted wall, a bookshelf or even a store. But there's something else behind the murals popping up in long-term care institutions in Montreal: a way to keep dementia patients from trying to run away.

Community rallies to support family of NDG man fatally shot by police Mon, 27 Aug 2018 15:33:41 EDT Tricia Lee Polcsak, a family friend of Gibb's common-law wife, described Gibbs as a caring father of four children, the youngest of whom is eight months old.

'They attacked me, they grabbed onto my throat': Hudson woman left reeling after home invasion Sun, 26 Aug 2018 18:29:24 EDT ​Natalie Poirier​ was asleep in her home in Hudson, Que., early Sunday morning when two people broke down her door and attacked her.

After deep cuts in first mandate, Liberals promise $2.8B for education Federal government approves first saliva screening roadside test for marijuana 5 new rules the U.S.-Mexico trade deal would set As kids return to class, Environment Canada issues heat warning for southern Quebec Manziel rejoins Alouettes teammates at practice after 2-game absence How much credit should we give Philippe Couillard for Quebec's booming economy?

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Powerful storm takes down trees in Montreal, leaving thousands without power | Montreal woman kicked out of courtroom for wearing hijab still looking for answers | 'Just watch me,' Couillard says of protecting Quebec dairy industry | Small pets on the train? Via Rail says yes, on Québec City to Windsor route

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Powerful storm takes down trees in Montreal, leaving thousands without power Wed, 29 Aug 2018 07:29:12 EDT The storm warning affects Montreal and several surrounding areas, such as Châteauguay, La Prairie, Laval, Longueuil and Varennes​.

Montreal woman kicked out of courtroom for wearing hijab still looking for answers Wed, 29 Aug 2018 16:15:58 EDT Rania El-Alloul, the Montreal woman who was asked to remove her hijab in order to have her case heard in court, was back in court Wednesday. She is trying to get a ruling that clearly states that a judge can't refuse to hear a case based on someone's religious attire.

'Just watch me,' Couillard says of protecting Quebec dairy industry Wed, 29 Aug 2018 13:03:34 EDT Liberal Leader Philippe Couillard is warning there would be "serious political consequences'' to allowing any further dismantling of Canada's supply management system in order to strike a NAFTA deal.

Small pets on the train? Via Rail says yes, on Québec City to Windsor route Wed, 29 Aug 2018 15:05:54 EDT Some pets will now be allowed in the Via Rail Québec City to Windsor corridor, but they must be placed in carriers and passengers need to reserve in advance.

Quebec bar honours lawyer who works in Cree, Indigenous communities Montreal North business owners decry plans to build bike path on industrial artery Health most important issue for Quebec voters, Vote Compass survey says Manziel cleared for return, but unlikely to start for Als against Ottawa Police investigate after suspected homicide in Côte-des-Neiges 2 men seriously injured in western Quebec dog attack

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Montreal mom, daughter reported missing in California | PQ candidate Michelle Blanc under fire for racist tweet | Dumping dodgy candidates: the activity du jour on the campaign trail | Saint-Hubert Airport upgrades runway to attract ultra-low-cost carriers

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Montreal mom, daughter reported missing in California Thu, 30 Aug 2018 16:17:28 EDT Authorities are searching for a Montreal woman and her daughter who were reported missing after arriving in California for a camping trip.

PQ candidate Michelle Blanc under fire for racist tweet Thu, 30 Aug 2018 17:59:36 EDT In a tweet addressing the telecom company Bell, Blanc used a slur against black people while complaining that a customer service representative addressed her as "monsieur."

Dumping dodgy candidates: the activity du jour on the campaign trail Thu, 30 Aug 2018 18:30:25 EDT Both the Parti Québécois and the Coalition Avenir Québec spent time addressing their dubious candidates this week.

Saint-Hubert Airport upgrades runway to attract ultra-low-cost carriers Thu, 30 Aug 2018 16:41:41 EDT The Saint-Hubert Airport in Longueuil is growing; it will now be able to accommodate larger planes and passenger flights.

Lack of detention facilities in Quebec's North violates charter rights, says Superior Court Genie Bouchard ousted in 2nd round at U.S. Open Quebec police officers could soon test drivers' saliva for cannabis 'We live with a cloud over our heads': Quebecers say home care services fall short Max Pacioretty's agent refutes rumours of trade request Crews restore power after high winds take down trees in southern Quebec

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Lost Australian gold coin carries 'special significance' for ex-Montrealer | Montreal-area drivers face major closures this long holiday weekend | Montreal's locking community works to preserve their art | Vaudreuil-Dorion keeps growing, but its schools are full

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Lost Australian gold coin carries 'special significance' for ex-Montrealer Fri, 31 Aug 2018 17:48:49 EDT Just as Linda Bull is about to move back to her native Australia after spending the past 15 years in Canada, the thing from home she kept closest disappeared.

Montreal-area drivers face major closures this long holiday weekend Fri, 31 Aug 2018 18:29:47 EDT Roadwork will be underway this long Labour Day weekend, and some major highway ramps an interchanges will be closed from Friday evening until Tuesday 5 a.m..

Montreal's locking community works to preserve their art Fri, 31 Aug 2018 19:00:00 EDT A community of dancers are trying their best to protect the dance form they hold dear — a street dance called locking, established some 40 years ago.

Vaudreuil-Dorion keeps growing, but its schools are full Fri, 31 Aug 2018 15:04:34 EDT The city's schools are full and many local children must take hour-long bus rides to attend schools in neighbouring cities, like Saint-Lazare.

Quebec party leaders call on Ottawa to protect dairy farmers in NAFTA talks Quebec offers $3.1M for Kahnawake land grievance without consulting community 'It's so important': Posters in Cree help kids learn language in James Bay region Charges laid against Quebec City teens accused of sharing explicit pictures of classmates Aeroplan owner settles class-action suit over expiring points Laval flood victim wants answers after Quebec government flagged his social media post

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Bishop's University students make campus safer with nightly walk-home service | Quebec social housing group kicks off 28-day walk in Ottawa | Party leaders cry foul after CAQ allegation of 'interference' in policing | Quebec veterinarian on a mission to help families who can't afford animal care

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Bishop's University students make campus safer with nightly walk-home service Sun, 2 Sep 2018 18:00:00 EDT Just in time for the new school year, Bishop's University in Sherbrooke, Que., is taking steps to make its campus safer in the form of a student patrol group that's available seven nights a week.

Quebec social housing group kicks off 28-day walk in Ottawa Sun, 2 Sep 2018 18:58:22 EDT A social housing advocacy group kicked off their 28-day march from Ottawa Sunday, in an effort to put pressure on candidates in this year's Quebec election.

Party leaders cry foul after CAQ allegation of 'interference' in policing Sun, 2 Sep 2018 16:49:25 EDT Lafrenière backtracked on Sunday, telling reporters that he was referring to meddling by politicians in general, giving the example of the Chamberland commission, when former Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre called then-Montreal Police Chief Marc Parent about a ticket he'd been issued that had later been leaked to the press.

Quebec veterinarian on a mission to help families who can't afford animal care Sun, 2 Sep 2018 15:00:00 EDT An associate veterinarian at Hôpital vétérinaire du Boisé in Chicoutimi, Que., has launched a charitable foundation which aims to prevent animals from being abandoned or euthanized by offering subsidized medical care to those in need.

Quebec's Hugo Barrette earns gold at Pan Am track championships Innu woman keeps traditional Saint-Jean blueberry recipe in the family QS candidate Camille St-Laurent wants voters to see beyond her disability Photos dans la rue exhibit showcases work by Montreal's homeless or at-risk youth Labour Day 2018: What's open and closed in Montreal Cheese made in a church draws thousands to small Quebec town

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No more politics as usual in Quebec — and its industrial heartland may be the reason why | Montreal's first shelter for former sex workers to open Friday | Montreal trans youth shares coming-out story to show others they are not alone | Parti Québécois, Québec Solidaire promise $15 minimum wage

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No more politics as usual in Quebec — and its industrial heartland may be the reason why Mon, 3 Sep 2018 19:00:00 EDT A new conservative party is on track to win the Quebec election. It must be appealing to angry voters in a rust-belt, right? Nope. Quebec’s old industrial towns are booming.

Montreal's first shelter for former sex workers to open Friday Mon, 3 Sep 2018 18:30:00 EDT Opening Friday, the new facility will have a full-time counsellor on site and another that will visit on an ad hoc basis, helping victims rebuild their lives.

Montreal trans youth shares coming-out story to show others they are not alone Mon, 3 Sep 2018 16:00:00 EDT Ellis Stutman came out as transgender to his family in Grade 6. It’s something he had felt since he was as young as seven years old, but had trouble finding the words to describe it.

Parti Québécois, Québec Solidaire promise $15 minimum wage Mon, 3 Sep 2018 17:15:00 EDT Quebec's campaigning politicians appealed to workers on Labour Day Monday, with two different parties promising to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour.

Quebec public health calls for $170 million per year to cool down urban heat islands New romantic comedy Little Italy draws from Montreal writer's Italian roots International culinary trail aims to connect Quebec, Vermont and beyond Meet the man keeping Quebec City's fine arts museum safe Christian Dubé leaves Caisse de dépôt to run for CAQ

Labour Day 2018: What's open and closed in Montreal

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Liberal health reforms subject of scorn at nurses' election debate | Deux-Montagnes train service disrupted after youth struck by train | PQ candidate Guy Leclair formally charged with drunk driving | Montreal to penalize contractors who don't move fast on pothole repairs

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Liberal health reforms subject of scorn at nurses' election debate Wed, 5 Sep 2018 18:38:20 EDT Gertrude Bourdon, the woman who'd replace the unpopular Gaétan Barrette as health minister should the Liberals win a new mandate, says her party would hire more nurses and improve their working conditions.

Deux-Montagnes train service disrupted after youth struck by train Wed, 5 Sep 2018 17:32:09 EDT Train service is disrupted on the Exo Deux-Montagnes line, after a youth was struck by a train while he was apparently crossing at a pedestrian walkway at the Bois-Franc station.

PQ candidate Guy Leclair formally charged with drunk driving Wed, 5 Sep 2018 17:27:25 EDT Leclair was arrested on July 13, and his driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days. He is to appear in court in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield on Sept. 21.

Montreal to penalize contractors who don't move fast on pothole repairs Wed, 5 Sep 2018 16:47:05 EDT A contractor's failure to fill potholes within 24 hours will now trigger a penalty of $1,000 per business day. The new fines are a way to encourage speedier repairs in this new era of intermittent winter thawing.

Humidex hits 42 in Montreal, but weekend could be downright chilly Suspect in hostage-taking dead after overnight standoff with police in Inukjuak, Que. Quebec's Green Party aims to win over voters with 'eco-socialist' agenda Robert Lepage's contentious play Kanata will go ahead in Paris after all Montreal's CDN-NDG borough to subsidize cloth diapers, reusable menstrual products Accused in 2017 kidnapping of Cora breakfast chain president pleads not guilty to 7 charges

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Québec Solidaire promises massive $25B public transit expansion for Montreal | Quebec farmers remind Ottawa their future's on the line at NAFTA talks | None is the loneliest number on the Québec Solidaire media bus | Get ready for major Turcot Interchange closures over Remembrance Day weekend

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Québec Solidaire promises massive $25B public transit expansion for Montreal Thu, 6 Sep 2018 17:05:28 EDT The plan includes the construction of the proposed Pink Metro line, extending all existing Metro lines, building two new tramways, adding passenger ferries to the South Shore, and adding dedicated express bus lanes.

Quebec farmers remind Ottawa their future's on the line at NAFTA talks Thu, 6 Sep 2018 14:17:29 EDT Canada's farmers are getting older, and young farmers fear concessions made at the NAFTA table may make it far harder for them to stay in business.

None is the loneliest number on the Québec Solidaire media bus Thu, 6 Sep 2018 18:00:00 EDT While the small but feisty party only held three seats at dissolution, they’re gaining ground and support with some big ideas. But what they’d really like right now is some road trip company.

Get ready for major Turcot Interchange closures over Remembrance Day weekend Thu, 6 Sep 2018 15:42:29 EDT Sections of highways 15 and 20 and the new Route 136 at the Turcot Interchange will be closed in November as an elevated stretch of Highway 15 is dismantled.

'He didn't see or hear the train coming': Police say 13-year-old wore earphones when fatally struck by train The Pollcast: How the first weeks of Quebec's election went down Main prosecutors quit Viens Commission on Quebec's treatment of Indigenous people How a CAQ majority win in Quebec's election could make history Lise Payette, Quebec journalist and politician, dead at 87 Côte Saint-Luc residents return home, power restored after gas leak creates traffic chaos

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Friends of accused killer, presumed victim left reeling by account of lurid Mile End death | Q&A: Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois on Québec Solidaire's platform – and how to pay for it | François Legault sounds alarm over future of French language in Quebec | As she turns 100, 'there's no stopping' trailblazing Montreal neuroscientist Brenda Milner

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Friends of accused killer, presumed victim left reeling by account of lurid Mile End death Fri, 7 Sep 2018 18:18:20 EDT Friends of Cédric Gagnon are trying to come to grips with the apparent gruesome death of the Montreal musician. A bandmate, Raymond Henry Muller, 51, has been charged with first-degree murder and committing an indignity to the body.

Q&A: Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois on Québec Solidaire's platform – and how to pay for it Fri, 7 Sep 2018 18:43:04 EDT "There’s not one proposal that hasn’t been applied in other countries around the world," says Québec Solidaire's co-spokesperson.

François Legault sounds alarm over future of French language in Quebec Fri, 7 Sep 2018 15:56:53 EDT Coalition Avenir Québec Leader François Legault is doubling down on his stance that Quebec’s current immigration policies would result in the erosion of the French language in the province, in a matter of a few generations.

As she turns 100, 'there's no stopping' trailblazing Montreal neuroscientist Brenda Milner Sun, 15 Jul 2018 08:00:00 EDT Dr. Brenda Milner is one of the world's most celebrated neuroscientists, and her groundbreaking work in the 1950s helped uncover how human brains retain new memories.

Montreal police seek public's help finding woman, 92, and her son, 72 Gardens of Light illuminates Montreal's autumn nights Filmmaker Spike Lee is coming to Montreal International Black Film Festival Quebec health agency investigating after elderly couple found dead in Anjou home LaSalle mayor worries residents will be trapped by planned work on Angrignon Blvd. François Legault has ramped up his rhetoric around immigration. Here's a closer look at the CAQ's plan

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Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in downtown Montreal | Posters of missing Quebec woman affixed to trucks that travel North America | Surprise strike day launched at SAQ stores across Quebec | Montreal artists bring Shakespeare's greatest hits to the alleys of Saint-Henri

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Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in downtown Montreal Sun, 9 Sep 2018 18:37:00 EDT The 55-year-old victim is one of three people who were hit by cars this weekend.

Posters of missing Quebec woman affixed to trucks that travel North America Sun, 9 Sep 2018 10:32:59 EDT Mélissa Blais' family has reinvigorated their search efforts this weekend, putting posters of the missing Quebec woman on about 70 trucks that travel across Quebec, Canada and the U.S.

Surprise strike day launched at SAQ stores across Quebec Sun, 9 Sep 2018 10:51:10 EDT The union representing 5,500 SAQ employees launched a surprise strike Sunday at 10:15 a.m., asking employees to leave their stores and protest peacefully.

Montreal artists bring Shakespeare's greatest hits to the alleys of Saint-Henri Sun, 9 Sep 2018 09:00:00 EDT As part of the first ever Shakespeare in the Ruelles, actors perform deconstructed excerpts from Romeo and Juliet, Richard III, Hamlet, Macbeth and more.

Brossard under boil-water advisory after fecal bacteria found in water system Quebec Votes 2018: What each party would do for the anglophone community 'A cage without walls': Once in South Korea, North Koreans have little chance of getting asylum elsewhere Montreal symphony teams up with Inuit, Cree & Innu artists to launch new opera Man in his 60s in critical condition after being hit by car overnight PQ proposes 'Bill 202' that would force English students to take more French classes

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'We'll miss him': Habs fans have mixed feelings about Max Pacioretty trade | Quebec transport minister suspends increase in parking fines | So you want the anglophone vote, do you? | 'Ballot question' is whether Quebec should cut number of immigrants, Couillard says

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'We'll miss him': Habs fans have mixed feelings about Max Pacioretty trade Mon, 10 Sep 2018 19:37:48 EDT Some fans expressed doubt, while others said it's a good thing, as the Montreal Canadiens dealt former captain Max Pacioretty to the Vegas Golden Knights Monday.

Quebec transport minister suspends increase in parking fines Mon, 10 Sep 2018 17:05:54 EDT Motorists in many Quebec municipalities have been alarmed by the fines they've received for parking tickets since the rates went up from between $30 and $60 to between $100 and $200 last spring.

So you want the anglophone vote, do you? Mon, 10 Sep 2018 18:05:46 EDT There’s one constant you can count on in Quebec politics: language issues. What are the parties promising anglophones? Glad you asked…

'Ballot question' is whether Quebec should cut number of immigrants, Couillard says Mon, 10 Sep 2018 12:45:03 EDT Taking aim at CAQ rival François Legault, Philippe Couillard says Quebec is already facing a serious labour shortage, and reducing the influx of immigrants would make the problem worse.

Quebec City legionnaires' disease class action suit settled out of court SAQ workers strike for 2nd-straight day, affecting stores across Quebec Canadiens send mixed signals with Pacioretty trade Brossard lifts boil-water advisory after tests show water is now safe to drink Candidates in Westmount—Saint-Louis talk immigration policy with Chinese Montrealers Montreal Canadiens trade captain Max Pacioretty

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The Liberals renovated our financial house. You like what they've done with the place? | NDP-Quebec returns as an option for progressive federalists | Low graduation rate a focus for new Cree School Board chairperson | Liberals, CAQ, PQ all open to public funding of new Montreal baseball stadium

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The Liberals renovated our financial house. You like what they've done with the place? Wed, 12 Sep 2018 19:30:00 EDT For years, we’ve been hearing from the government that we need to endure the pain of deep cuts to get our messy financial house in order. But how do you persuade someone their suffering was worth it?

NDP-Quebec returns as an option for progressive federalists Wed, 12 Sep 2018 19:05:39 EDT Rafaël Fortin, the leader of the New Democratic Party of Québec​, sold his condo so he could afford to be out on the hustings.

Low graduation rate a focus for new Cree School Board chairperson Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:06:39 EDT Sarah Pash, from the community of Chisasibi, says she's committed to improving the Cree School Board's graduation rate through academic, emotional and social support.

Liberals, CAQ, PQ all open to public funding of new Montreal baseball stadium Wed, 12 Sep 2018 18:09:08 EDT Quebec’s three main political parties are open to the idea of providing public money for the construction of a new baseball stadium in downtown Montreal — as long as taxpayers aren't left on the hook for the whole thing.

Why are pedestrian deaths on the rise in Montreal? Quebec's cannabis agency calls on Ottawa to protect U.S.-bound Canadians with industry ties Party leaders face pushback for agreeing to English-language debate Montrealer Nicolas Gill, 2-time Olympic medallist, headed to Judo Hall of Fame Russell Copeman ready to protect English school boards as QESBA's new executive director Canada Post workers vote in favour of strike action if deal can't be reached

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Party leaders poised for pivotal debate as voters weigh their options | Royal West student granted exemption to complete high school in English | How to win the French-language debate in under 2 hours | François Legault scores highest among leaders in Vote Compass survey

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Party leaders poised for pivotal debate as voters weigh their options Thu, 13 Sep 2018 04:30:00 EDT The first French-language debate of the Quebec election campaign will be carried here live, starting at 8 p.m.

Royal West student granted exemption to complete high school in English Thu, 13 Sep 2018 18:32:35 EDT As soon as Alois Orozco and his family became permanent residents last June, a provision of Bill 101 kicked in, requiring him to pursue what's left of his high school education in French.

How to win the French-language debate in under 2 hours Thu, 13 Sep 2018 16:00:00 EDT To tide you over until the main event, we've reached out to the political encyclopedia that is our own Bernard St-Laurent for his take on what the leaders need to do in order to win over Quebecers.

François Legault scores highest among leaders in Vote Compass survey Thu, 13 Sep 2018 13:33:37 EDT A new survey suggests the Coalition Avenir Québec's François Legault is slightly more popular with voters than his rivals, and all of them have considerable room for improvement as they head into the first televised debate.

Saint-Laurent to 'redouble' safety measures after fatal train collision

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Police arrest teen after online threats shut West Island school Cyclist dead after being struck by pickup truck in Villeray Lebanon's Montreal-based hockey team aiming for international recognition Man in his 40s in critical condition after downtown stabbing

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Quebec farm under quarantine after animal with chronic wasting disease discovered in Laurentians | Not enough evidence to expel cadet after Qur'an desecration | Is it clear who won the French-language debate? Pas tellement | 'Resident of nowhere': Quebec student denied loans by two provinces

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Quebec farm under quarantine after animal with chronic wasting disease discovered in Laurentians Fri, 14 Sep 2018 19:11:37 EDT This is the first time CWD, which affects the nervous systems of deer and elk and has no known cure, has been discovered in the province.

Not enough evidence to expel cadet after Qur'an desecration Fri, 14 Sep 2018 18:39:58 EDT An officer cadet facing expulsion from the Canadian Forces for desecrating a Qur'an is being allowed to continue his studies at the Royal Military College in Saint-Jean, Que., but another student is still fighting to remain in uniform.

Is it clear who won the French-language debate? Pas tellement Fri, 14 Sep 2018 17:49:42 EDT An ordinary voter stole the show, but which leader actually came away looking the best? Depends on who you ask.

'Resident of nowhere': Quebec student denied loans by two provinces Fri, 14 Sep 2018 18:08:22 EDT Emma Austin works a part-time job to cover her day-to-day expenses but says she does not have enough savings to cover the $1,500 in tuition fees she owes for her full-time course load this semester.

Royal Canadian Legion in Lasalle faces closure over unpaid taxes Kahnawake explores cannabis biz with one of the largest medical marijuana companies in Canada Here's how to watch Monday's historic English-language leaders' debate 4-alarm fire in Laval backs up traffic near Highway 440 Driving headaches ahead: Another weekend of Turcot closures and detours Quebec's election campaign awakes from slumber with spirited, even racy debate

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What's at stake in Monday's English-language election debate | Air Transat delays leave travellers stranded in Montreal for over 40 hours | François Legault in hot seat over misstep immigration comment | The Liberals balanced the budget, but will it cost them the election?​

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What's at stake in Monday's English-language election debate Sun, 16 Sep 2018 19:00:00 EDT Quebec's English debate is historic — it's the first-ever televised debate in the language between the party leaders. Even though anglophones make up only a small minority of the province's population, the stakes are high.

Air Transat delays leave travellers stranded in Montreal for over 40 hours Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:41:45 EDT Three Air Transat flights, destined for England, Spain and Portugal, were delayed by more than 40 hours this weekend, leaving hundreds of travellers trapped in limbo.

François Legault in hot seat over misstep immigration comment Sun, 16 Sep 2018 16:50:32 EDT Coalition Avenir Québec leader François Legault came under fire Sunday over an answer he gave to a Radio-Canada journalist the day before about how long it takes for a new immigrant to become a Canadian citizen.

The Liberals balanced the budget, but will it cost them the election?​ Sun, 16 Sep 2018 04:00:00 EDT Any honest assessment of the Liberal government’s record must confront its decision to balance the budget as quickly as possible, at any cost.

Quebec voters will have 940 candidates to choose from on Oct. 1 Women lead trucking industry charge to get more female big riggers behind wheel Small Quebec village smashes world record with 962-kilo tourtière A landfill in Vermont, a lake in Quebec and a question: How's the water? See how hot Canadian cities are becoming Shooting on St-Laurent Blvd. leaves man in critical condition

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Immigration takes centre stage at Quebec English-language leaders debate | What's at stake in Monday's English-language election debate | Women and children first to suffer from underfunding in Indigenous police forces, MMIWG hears | Private refugee sponsors wait in line overnight for a chance to submit applications

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Immigration takes centre stage at Quebec English-language leaders debate Mon, 17 Sep 2018 17:00:50 EDT Immigration policy, once again, emerged as a key issue in this provincial election campaign, as Liberal Leader Philippe Couillard and François Legault, the leader of Coalition Avenir Québec, sparred repeatedly at Monday's historic English-language debate.

What's at stake in Monday's English-language election debate Sun, 16 Sep 2018 19:00:00 EDT Quebec's English debate is historic — it's the first-ever televised debate in the language between the party leaders. Even though anglophones make up only a small minority of the province's population, the stakes are high.

Women and children first to suffer from underfunding in Indigenous police forces, MMIWG hears Mon, 17 Sep 2018 04:00:00 EDT Half of police officers working in Indigenous communities in Northern Ontario don't have any backup or adequate resources, the chief of the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service testified Monday at the federal inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG).

Private refugee sponsors wait in line overnight for a chance to submit applications Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:46:31 EDT Dozens of people lined up overnight outside the downtown office of Quebec's Immigration Ministry this weekend, hoping to get their application to sponsor a refugee family accepted.

Simons apologizes for campaign selling bras named after famed Canadian women Doug Ford's plans to cut Toronto city hall denounced by Montreal's opposition Stymied by Quebec adoption agencies, U.S. man turns to DNA testing and strikes gold, at last Couillard's Liberals need English debate to resonate beyond anglophones Laval school principal charged with sexual assault, police seek other victims End-of-summer heat continues Monday after record-breaking weekend

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The poll numbers, they are a-changin' | Commuters hold protest demanding better alternatives during REM construction | SQ officers ignore repeated calls to remove 'solidarity' symbol from vests | Cyclist in critical condition after collision in Montreal North

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The poll numbers, they are a-changin' Wed, 19 Sep 2018 18:00:00 EDT As the thermometer dips from heat wave to fall fresh, it seems Quebecers may also be feeling a chill when it comes to Francois Legault’s Coalition Avenir Québec.

Commuters hold protest demanding better alternatives during REM construction Wed, 19 Sep 2018 19:20:17 EDT The Deux-Montagnes commuter line shares a rail corridor with the $6-billion Réseau express métropolitain project, and the worst is yet to come.

SQ officers ignore repeated calls to remove 'solidarity' symbol from vests Wed, 19 Sep 2018 18:09:12 EDT Provincial police officers continue to wear a red band in solidarity with suspended colleagues, which Indigenous witnesses have told two separate inquiries into their treatment they perceive as "intimidation and provocation."

Cyclist in critical condition after collision in Montreal North Wed, 19 Sep 2018 17:58:42 EDT A 24-year-old cyclist was taken to hospital with serious head injuries after being struck by a car. Police say the man is in critical condition.

No help available in Nunavik for children scarred by Nellie Angutiguluk's murder, court hears Lisée won't say what he would do if PQ were to hold balance of power 'Missed opportunity': Voices of incarcerated Indigenous women silenced, advocates tell MMIWG inquiry Montreal officer violated code of ethics after traffic stop goes awry, committee finds Woman, 92, and her son, 72, found safe in their native Guyana End-of-life clause in assisted dying law causing undue suffering, says Quebec woman

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$75 per week on groceries? It's tough but manageable, says Philippe Couillard | It's maintenant or never for François Legault | Habs' Max Domi suspended for rest of pre-season | Quebec's new HPV vaccine program is cost-cutting measure that could put public health at risk, warn experts

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$75 per week on groceries? It's tough but manageable, says Philippe Couillard Thu, 20 Sep 2018 18:50:40 EDT Philippe Couillard may have to eat his words after saying he thinks it's realistic to spend $75 per week on groceries for one adult and two teenage children.

It's maintenant or never for François Legault Thu, 20 Sep 2018 18:00:00 EDT There’s no time like the present and, if you’re François Legault, it’s “le go” time — for real. The final debate, airing on TVA, starts at 8 p.m. and it’s the last chance the candidates have to show they’re the one for the job.

Habs' Max Domi suspended for rest of pre-season Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:09:37 EDT Montreal Canadiens forward Max Domi has been suspended for the remainder of the NHL pre-season after punching Florida defenceman Aaron Ekblad during an exhibition game.

Quebec's new HPV vaccine program is cost-cutting measure that could put public health at risk, warn experts Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:41:17 EDT Quebec's decision to change the mix of vaccines in its program to protect children from the human papillomavirus (HPV) is putting cost savings before public health, warns a national advocacy group that aims to educate Canadians about HPV and its complications.

Consumer attitudes to 'best before' dates contribute to food waste, UQAM study finds Boil-water advisory issued in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville and Saint-Hubert American stone selected for Quebec Citadelle restoration violates contract, experts say 'How many broken lives will it take?': Scholar recommends overhaul of justice system at MMIWG inquiry Rich investors granted Canadian residency despite suspicions of fake documents and dubious assets Sutton girl kidnapped to obtain bank ransom, police say

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Thousands of homes lose power amid high winds, thunderstorms in Quebec | What else is out there, beyond the Big Four parties? | Jean-Francois Lisée continues attack on new target: Québec Solidaire | Sûreté du Québec won't order officers to remove offensive symbol from uniforms

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Thousands of homes lose power amid high winds, thunderstorms in Quebec Fri, 21 Sep 2018 06:16:46 EDT Strong winds in the Montérégie and Outaouais​ regions of Quebec are causing power outages, says Hydro-Québec, and more outages are expected as the storm moves east.

What else is out there, beyond the Big Four parties? Fri, 21 Sep 2018 18:00:00 EDT You’ve been asking us about where the smaller, but mighty, parties stand this election. We've got some answers for you.

Jean-Francois Lisée continues attack on new target: Québec Solidaire Fri, 21 Sep 2018 16:56:22 EDT Lisée wouldn't backing off Friday from his questioning — first introduced at Thursday's leaders debate — of who's "really pulling the strings" in rival party Québec Solidaire.

Sûreté du Québec won't order officers to remove offensive symbol from uniforms Fri, 21 Sep 2018 16:30:37 EDT Quebec’s provincial police executive won’t give the order to its members to stop wearing a symbol on their uniforms which the force itself describes as “affront” to Indigenous communities.

Montreal marathon, Champlain Bridge closure to create traffic headache this weekend In last-chance debate, François Legault doubles down on immigration, identity SQ find van connected to Sutton kidnapping of 12-year-old girl As legalization looms, pot dispensaries wrestle with whether to close now to go legit later Conservative Party of Quebec tries to win over voters with tax cuts, education reform

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Why Quebec's small left-wing party is having the campaign of its life | Villa Maria students combine science and agriculture with Techno-Farm project | Montreal marathon winners set records for men's, women's races | Hours-long rescue saves 2 sailors near Rimouski amid treacherous storm

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Why Quebec's small left-wing party is having the campaign of its life Sun, 23 Sep 2018 19:00:00 EDT No one seems to be having a good campaign these days in Quebec; no one, that is, except a small left-wing party that doesn’t believe in leaders and has a campaign bus bereft of journalists.

Villa Maria students combine science and agriculture with Techno-Farm project Sun, 23 Sep 2018 17:26:51 EDT While the students at the private high school see the urban farming project as a nice break from sitting at their desks, they’re also applying what they’ve learned in class.

Montreal marathon winners set records for men's, women's races Sun, 23 Sep 2018 16:30:53 EDT Kenyan Ezekial Mutai set a new record for the marathon, taking home the top prize of $11,000.

Hours-long rescue saves 2 sailors near Rimouski amid treacherous storm Sun, 23 Sep 2018 15:58:03 EDT Ted Savage was having dinner with his wife and friends Friday evening when the power went out and his phone started ringing. What followed was one of the most harrowing rescues of his career.

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So you want to vote in the Quebec election? Let's make sure you can No way out: Recent gas leak highlights Côte Saint-Luc's need for Cavendish Extension Hudson jogger struck by car in 2015 finds her stride doing CrossFit Quebec's wildlife ministry bans hunting white-tailed deer in Laurentians, Outaouais Canadiens sign Paul Byron to 4-year contract extension

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For the front-running CAQ, offence is the best defence | Residents irked by plan to divert buses to their street during 4 years of construction on Pie-IX Blvd. | Spurred on by CAQ's millionaire leader, other party leaders release tax returns, reveal assets | Thousands of Quebecers vote early in advance polls

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For the front-running CAQ, offence is the best defence Mon, 24 Sep 2018 17:46:20 EDT With one week left till election day, how have the Liberals and CAQ kicked off the final days of the campaign? Glad you asked.

Residents irked by plan to divert buses to their street during 4 years of construction on Pie-IX Blvd. Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:30:00 EDT Pix-IX Boulevard will lose half its current driving lanes, and northbound bus lines 139 and 439 will be diverted to a section of Bourbonnière Avenue, a one-way residential street which runs parallel to the busy boulevard.

Spurred on by CAQ's millionaire leader, other party leaders release tax returns, reveal assets Mon, 24 Sep 2018 15:17:23 EDT The leader of Coalition Avenir Québec revealed his substantial financial assets on Monday, calling on other political leaders to tell the public what they're worth. By day's end, all had complied.

Thousands of Quebecers vote early in advance polls Mon, 24 Sep 2018 13:26:25 EDT Quebec City and Sherbrooke advance polling stations have been the most popular so far. Montreal? Not so much.

4 leaders elected, slight Tory lead as votes continue to roll in Why Québec Solidaire is having the campaign of its life Ex-Canadiens captain Gionta retires after 16 NHL seasons Céline Dion to end Las Vegas residency after 8 years Canada has removed only 6 of 900 asylum seekers facing U.S. deportation Important witness in Sutton kidnapping located

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'A new beginning': Modern home for Mackay Centre, Philip E. Layton Schools inaugurated in NDG | Could New Brunswick's election be a sign of what's in store for Quebec? | Manon Massé misses the Marx | When the Montreal Star's long history came to an end

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'A new beginning': Modern home for Mackay Centre, Philip E. Layton Schools inaugurated in NDG Tue, 25 Sep 2018 19:33:26 EDT The ribbon was cut on a new $30-million, state-of-the-art school in Montreal’s west end Tuesday — a building that at last meets the needs of English-language students with disabilities.

Could New Brunswick's election be a sign of what's in store for Quebec? Tue, 25 Sep 2018 18:11:42 EDT If you trust what some of the experts say, yesterday's wild election results (and the ensuing confusion and drama) may be a harbinger of Oct. 1.

Manon Massé misses the Marx Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:20:57 EDT Québec Solidaire co-spokesperson Manon Massé blames her limited English for confusion over her comment in a CBC interview that her party could be called Marxist. 'I meant to say that labels, they're not important to me,' said a frustrated Massé Tuesday.

When the Montreal Star's long history came to an end Tue, 25 Sep 2018 15:45:47 EDT The people who worked at the Montreal Star knew it was in trouble, but they had hoped it wasn't going to close. But that's the news they got in September of 1979.

'I didn't come here to live this kind of life': Skilled immigrants on desperate hunt for jobs in Quebec Quebec Cree MP drops F-bomb in Commons, accuses Trudeau of not caring about Indigenous rights New Brunswick election puts proportional representation on map in Quebec campaign Montreal police crack down on jaywalkers, cyclists in effort to prevent more deaths CSDM says voting shouldn't happen on regular school days, after man follows boy into bathroom MP drops F-bomb in Commons, accuses Trudeau of not caring about Indigenous rights

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Bluntly speaking, some of these cannabis plans may be half-baked | It's not all 'doom and gloom,' says Spike Lee as he looks to brighter future for black films | Angrignon to Lionel-Groulx at 40: STM offers free tours of Montreal's Green line extension this weekend | Quebec election set to cost $94M

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Bluntly speaking, some of these cannabis plans may be half-baked Wed, 26 Sep 2018 18:23:34 EDT Quebec's political parties all have plans in place for how they would sell and manage the substance — and, depending on who wins next week, we could see some major changes to the rules that have already been announced.

It's not all 'doom and gloom,' says Spike Lee as he looks to brighter future for black films Wed, 26 Sep 2018 19:29:43 EDT While sharing fond memories of visiting Montreal as a child, the award-winning filmmaker says the recent success of Black Panther shows that films with black actors and directors can do well on the international market.

Angrignon to Lionel-Groulx at 40: STM offers free tours of Montreal's Green line extension this weekend Wed, 26 Sep 2018 19:12:46 EDT Eight Green line Metro stations — each designed with its own unique flair — opened in Montreal's west end on Sept. 3, 1978, and now, 40 years later, the public transit agency is inviting people to tour those stations and learn the history.

Quebec election set to cost $94M Wed, 26 Sep 2018 18:00:15 EDT Turns out paying for staff, reimbursements, printing out ballots and sending out information cards all cost a whole lot of money.

City of Montreal launches $14M lawsuit over water meter contract cancelled in 2009 Are cannabis cafés the solution to limits on pot smoking set by Quebec towns and cities? François Legault's wife says Justin Trudeau isn't 'competent' A peek inside the Montreal Biôdome renovations City seeks input on proposed green space next to the new Turcot Interchange Man dies after shooting in Laval restaurant

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Elderly woman left bruised, cut after falling from her wheelchair at LaSalle nursing home | Which party do you vote for when none is a perfect fit? | 'A lighter shade of blue': Will voters in the Eastern Townships repaint the political landscape? | Quebec spends $1.6 M editing history textbooks to use proper Indigenous terms

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Elderly woman left bruised, cut after falling from her wheelchair at LaSalle nursing home Thu, 27 Sep 2018 04:00:00 EDT A Montreal woman whose 89-year-old mother ended up in hospital after a fall from her wheelchair at the Centre d'hébergement de LaSalle is questioning the level of supervision at the public long-term care home.

Which party do you vote for when none is a perfect fit? Thu, 27 Sep 2018 18:23:29 EDT We’ve heard from a lot of people that there’s a sticking point for every party: "I’d vote for them, except for (fill in the blank)." What’s motivating the way you’ll mark your ballot on Monday?

'A lighter shade of blue': Will voters in the Eastern Townships repaint the political landscape? Thu, 27 Sep 2018 15:50:32 EDT Despite the die-hard Liberals, the patch of red on the electoral map in the Eastern Townships could turn to light blue on Oct. 1, as the Coalition Avenir Québec gains momentum.

Quebec spends $1.6 M editing history textbooks to use proper Indigenous terms Thu, 27 Sep 2018 15:38:35 EDT The Quebec government has just spent $1.6 million to replace the word "Amerindian" and modify other Indigenous content in history textbooks that had been introduced only two years earlier.

Where Quebec's political parties stand on Montreal's ambitious transit plans Advance polls extended by 2 hours after computer glitch Q&A: Grammy-nominated soul singer Leon Bridges is single, ready to mingle (and other facts) Quebec party leaders explain what they'd do to help skilled immigrants find work in their field Beauce farmer, Guatemalan farmhand found dead in grain silo SAQ workers to strike for 5th day on Friday

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The future could be (more) female | 'I accept to be in Canada': Legault a Quebecer first, but wouldn't hold a referendum | Where Quebec's parties stand on the issues that matter most to you | 'They are gambling with his future': Laval mother fights to get son into English-language school

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The future could be (more) female Fri, 28 Sep 2018 19:28:09 EDT The first woman won a seat in the National Assembly in 1961. Fast forward to today, and a record number of the candidates asking for your vote are women. But how many will actually make it to the National Assembly?

'I accept to be in Canada': Legault a Quebecer first, but wouldn't hold a referendum Fri, 28 Sep 2018 18:08:03 EDT In a one-on-one interview with CBC's Debra Arbec, François Legault lays out his priorities for a CAQ government, reiterating his vow to abolish school boards and promising families a $2,400 allowance per child under 18.

Where Quebec's parties stand on the issues that matter most to you

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 04:00:19 EDT Which party is offering tax cuts? Who will let police officers wear the hijab? Who promised free daycare? We've got your definitive election guide right here.

'They are gambling with his future': Laval mother fights to get son into English-language school Fri, 28 Sep 2018 11:46:09 EDT Tehmina Younus' son Bilal has a speech disorder called childhood apraxia, which severely limits his ability to communicate. She says getting him into an English-language school will help, but her requests for an exemption to Bill 101 have been rejected.

Avoid these Montreal traffic trouble spots this weekend How to watch the Quebec election results Canadian Armed Forces jets making flyby over Montreal Sunday Five ridings to unlock Quebec's political puzzle Indigenous leader slams Quebec politicians' 'indifference' over symbol backing police accused of assault Montreal police seek public's help to find missing 80-year-old man

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Final hour of voting underway after hard-fought Quebec election campaign | A Quebecer spoke out against the Saudis - then learned he had spyware on his iPhone | How to watch the Quebec election results | Where Quebec's parties stand on the issues that matter most to you

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Final hour of voting underway after hard-fought Quebec election campaign Mon, 1 Oct 2018 19:14:07 EDT Polling stations across Quebec will close in less than an hour, after a hotly contested, 39-day provincial election campaign. The incumbent Liberals are facing a major challenge from Coalition Avenir Québec, led by François Legault.

A Quebecer spoke out against the Saudis - then learned he had spyware on his iPhone Mon, 1 Oct 2018 17:00:00 EDT Omar Abdulaziz believes the Saudi Arabian government is trying to intimidate him into silence for his protests against its human rights record.

How to watch the Quebec election results

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:21:30 EDT On Oct. 1, get up-to-the minute updates with CBC Montreal across all platforms.

Where Quebec's parties stand on the issues that matter most to you Thu, 23 Aug 2018 04:00:19 EDT Which party is offering tax cuts? Who will let police officers wear the hijab? Who promised free daycare? We've got your definitive election guide right here.

New NAFTA deal worries Quebec dairy farmers, politicians Head of Quebec's anti-corruption unit will step down next month 'The choice was obvious:' Shea Weber named Canadiens' 30th captain Charles Aznavour's love affair with Quebec

Five ridings to unlock Quebec's political puzzle

Video shows 2 women defacing election sign for Québec Solidaire Muslim candidate

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A spec-CAQ-cular victory for François Legault | Cannabis to be banned at festivals and on streets of Quebec City | François Legault would invoke notwithstanding clause to ban hijabs from civil service | First Nations leaders urge new Quebec government to keep its promise on Indigenous rights declaration

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A spec-CAQ-cular victory for François Legault Tue, 2 Oct 2018 17:07:10 EDT For the first time since 1970, a party other than the Parti Québécois or the Liberals is at the helm. It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, and here’s your last Ballot Brief to get you across the finish line.

Cannabis to be banned at festivals and on streets of Quebec City Tue, 2 Oct 2018 17:16:21 EDT Cannabis consumption in Quebec City will stay behind closed doors, under the new bylaws the city intends to adopt by Oct. 17.

François Legault would invoke notwithstanding clause to ban hijabs from civil service Tue, 2 Oct 2018 12:06:52 EDT Quebec premier-designate François Legault says he is prepared to invoke the notwithstanding clause to override any attempts to block a religious neutrality law that would prohibit public workers from wearing a religious symbol.

First Nations leaders urge new Quebec government to keep its promise on Indigenous rights declaration Tue, 2 Oct 2018 16:24:19 EDT Following the Coalition Avenir Québec’s win in the provincial election Monday, First Nations leaders are reminding premier-designate François Legault of his commitment to adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Quebec Liberals search for answers after historic defeat Mayor Valérie Plante urges new CAQ government to protect environment, boost public transit Quebec may just have had its most important election in 50 years Anglophone voters stay home en masse, adding to collapse of Liberal vote Canadiens winger Jacob de la Rose suffers 'cardiac episode' Quebec elects CAQ majority government, Liberals see historic losses

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Former national ski coach Bertrand Charest wants sexual assault sentence cut in half | 8 maps that explain Quebec's surprise election results | Quebec may see record-breaking number of West Nile virus infections in 2018 | Max Domi carves out his own path with the Montreal Canadiens

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Former national ski coach Bertrand Charest wants sexual assault sentence cut in half Wed, 3 Oct 2018 19:12:26 EDT Former national ski coach Bertrand Charest is seeking to have his sexual-assault sentence reduced by at least half. In a recent filing with Quebec's Court of Appeal, Charest's lawyers argue the 12-year sentence he received last December should be cut to between four and six years.

8 maps that explain Quebec's surprise election results Wed, 3 Oct 2018 19:00:00 EDT Did demographics determine the results of the 2018 Quebec election? These maps provide a clue.

Quebec may see record-breaking number of West Nile virus infections in 2018 Wed, 3 Oct 2018 19:19:30 EDT Infectious disease specialist Dr. François Milord says the mosquito-borne virus, which has killed four Quebecers this year, may have infected as many as 150. We'll know once the final numbers are tallied in November.

Max Domi carves out his own path with the Montreal Canadiens Wed, 3 Oct 2018 17:59:04 EDT The recently acquired forward juggles his father's legacy, type 1 diabetes and a pre-season suspension, as he tries to cement himself as a cornerstone player for the new-look Habs.

Philippe Couillard to quit politics, sources say Montrealer attempts to set 1st world record for skating backwards — in high heels Quebec's highest court rules woman wearing hijab was entitled to be heard State shouldn't tell women what to wear, Trudeau says as Quebec promises ban on religious symbols Under CAQ, legal age to consume cannabis in Quebec will be 21 — eventually CAQ doesn't intend to give up 3rd link for Quebec City, despite local grumbling

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After CAQ victory, Liberals have a chance to seize Quebec's political centre | Just 18 votes shy of victory, the Liberals request a recount on the Magdalen Islands | Philippe Couillard steps down, making way for a 'new generation' of Quebec Liberals | Canada had to give up dairy access to get a deal on NAFTA, says negotiator

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After CAQ victory, Liberals have a chance to seize Quebec's political centre Thu, 4 Oct 2018 14:21:28 EDT With the new Coalition Avenir Québec government promising right-of-centre policies include smaller government and fewer immigrants, the Liberals have a shining opportunity before them to reclaim Quebec's political centre.

Just 18 votes shy of victory, the Liberals request a recount on the Magdalen Islands Thu, 4 Oct 2018 17:25:50 EDT The Parti Québécois defeated the Liberals on the Magdalen Islands, and in Gaspé, the Liberals beat the PQ by 132 votes. Recounts are being sought in both ridings.

Philippe Couillard steps down, making way for a 'new generation' of Quebec Liberals Thu, 4 Oct 2018 10:19:59 EDT With his wife Suzanne Pilote by his side, Philippe Couillard said he is leaving Quebec in a much better state than it was in when he came to power, but that he has to take responsibility for the Liberal Party's defeat Monday night.

Canada had to give up dairy access to get a deal on NAFTA, says negotiator Thu, 4 Oct 2018 19:08:24 EDT Quebec’s chief NAFTA negotiator says there would not be a new NAFTA deal today if Canada had refused to make concessions on the dairy industry.

Deer being culled by thousands in lower Laurentians to curb spread of chronic wasting disease Habs rookie Jesperi Kotkaniemi makes NHL history Quebec Court of Appeal decides fate of beloved cat Plateau restaurant Khyber Pass out of options after 10-year battle over facade Canadian bishops announce new guidelines to prevent, investigate child sexual abuse The Pollcast: What happened in Quebec and what happens next

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Guy Ouellette expelled from Liberal caucus | Quebec's plan to ban religious symbols amounts to a 'witch hunt,' teacher says | Man who made false bomb threat at Concordia sentenced to 18 months in jail | Expect a cornucopia of construction over Thanksgiving weekend

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Guy Ouellette expelled from Liberal caucus Fri, 5 Oct 2018 15:35:55 EDT The MNA for the Laval riding of Chomedey will not be returning to the Liberal caucus, the Liberals announced on Friday.

Quebec's plan to ban religious symbols amounts to a 'witch hunt,' teacher says Fri, 5 Oct 2018 04:00:00 EDT Bouchera Chelbi has been teaching English to kids in Montreal for a decade. But if Quebec's incoming government has its way, she and other religious believers could be forced to decide between her faith and her job.

Man who made false bomb threat at Concordia sentenced to 18 months in jail Fri, 5 Oct 2018 18:13:33 EDT Even though he has no criminal record, the 48-year-old was given jail time due to the gravity of his actions, Judge Mélanie Hebert ruled Friday at the Montreal courthouse.

Expect a cornucopia of construction over Thanksgiving weekend Fri, 5 Oct 2018 11:46:50 EDT It may be a holiday weekend, but construction workers will be busy. There are still plenty of detours to consider — especially around the Turcot Interchange.

Chez Doris buys new building, hopes to expand services thanks to $1M donation Pierre Arcand named interim leader of Quebec Liberals What does the CAQ's electoral reform promise hold for anglophones? What's open, what's closed in Montreal over Thanksgiving weekend

Quebec Court of Appeal decides fate of beloved cat

National Assembly guards fired for peeping on hotel guests had right to due process, Canada's top court rules

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Haitian Montrealers fear for family after weekend's deadly earthquake | Montreal police seek help locating man, 44, missing since Sept. 7 | Made in Quebec: Flowers grown here, not flown here | Police seek victims of alleged serial sexual predator in Montérégie region

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Haitian Montrealers fear for family after weekend's deadly earthquake Mon, 8 Oct 2018 17:30:27 EDT Hardest hit was Port-de-Paix, in a remote region "well known as a place with a great situation of poverty," said Montreal city councillor and incoming MNA for the Viau riding Frantz Benjamin.

Montreal police seek help locating man, 44, missing since Sept. 7 Mon, 8 Oct 2018 19:12:39 EDT Police say Boaz Perecowicz, who suffers from mental illness, pedalled away from his home in the Saint-Michel borough on his bike a month ago and hasn't been seen since.

Made in Quebec: Flowers grown here, not flown here Mon, 8 Oct 2018 06:00:00 EDT For decades, most cut flowers in Quebec have been flown in — imported from Colombia or Ecuador or farther afield. But change is blooming.

Police seek victims of alleged serial sexual predator in Montérégie region Mon, 8 Oct 2018 16:47:56 EDT Police are seeking other possible victims of a 60-year-old Chambly man accused of sexual assault.

Situation stabilized at Saint John oil refinery following explosion, fire As number of pedestrians hit by cars rises, SAAQ launches awareness campaign Chez Doris puts out call for warm-clothing donations as winter raps on Montreal's door Québec Solidaire's youngest MNA credits grasp of region for unseating Liberal minister

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Scarecrow festival draws thousands to small Nova Scotia town

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New owner has big plans for condemned Plateau building, calls tenants 'collateral damage' | Fall is in full swing in Quebec | Legal experts say it's 'impossible' for CAQ to ban judges from wearing religious symbols | Pascal Bérubé named interim Parti Québécois leader

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New owner has big plans for condemned Plateau building, calls tenants 'collateral damage' Tue, 9 Oct 2018 13:11:08 EDT Tenants of a crumbling, unheated building on the Plateau-Mont-Royal say the City of Montreal is doing their new landlord's work for him by condemning the structure, giving them until next week to find somewhere else to live.

Fall is in full swing in Quebec Tue, 9 Oct 2018 19:00:00 EDT Thanksgiving weekend provided Quebecers with the perfect opportunity to go out and take pictures in nature.

Legal experts say it's 'impossible' for CAQ to ban judges from wearing religious symbols Tue, 9 Oct 2018 16:52:15 EDT Some constitutional experts say it may be impossible for the new CAQ government to ban judges from wearing religious symbols.

Pascal Bérubé named interim Parti Québécois leader Tue, 9 Oct 2018 16:19:15 EDT The former tourism minister and MNA for Matane-Matapédia will head the party until it chooses a replacement for Jean-François Lisée, who stepped down after the PQ suffered devastating losses in the Oct. 1 election.

New Quebec government open to allowing existing teachers who wear religious symbols to keep their jobs Trilateral free trade deal extends hiring spree at the Montreal port New app allows Montrealers to file airport noise complaints with 'press of a button' Montreal to see fleeting return of warmth, humidity today Ottawa signals Michaëlle Jean's bid for second term at Francophonie all but over Chrétien predicts common sense will prevail in Quebec debate over religious symbols

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Artifacts uncovered in Turcot dig offer a look into beginnings of Saint-Henri | Record number of cruise ships set to dock at Montreal's Old Port this year | Montreal police can smoke cannabis, but can't come to work high | Too much screen time is damaging young people's eyes, Montreal optometrist says

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Artifacts uncovered in Turcot dig offer a look into beginnings of Saint-Henri Wed, 10 Oct 2018 19:00:00 EDT A free exhibition showcasing 82 artifacts recovered from the site of the Turcot Interchange is running from Oct. 10 to Nov. 11, showcasing a leather tannery uncovered during construction at the site.

Record number of cruise ships set to dock at Montreal's Old Port this year Wed, 10 Oct 2018 18:00:00 EDT Montreal's tourist season may be on the wane, but with 15 more cruise ships set to dock at the Old Port in the coming weeks, business remains steady in Old Montreal.

Montreal police can smoke cannabis, but can't come to work high Wed, 10 Oct 2018 16:03:43 EDT It will be up to colleagues and supervisors to speak up if they suspect a Montreal police officer is not fit for duty. The officer will then be evaluated to see if they are, in fact, impaired.

Too much screen time is damaging young people's eyes, Montreal optometrist says Wed, 10 Oct 2018 17:05:00 EDT A Montreal-based professor of optometry says there has been an increase of young patients with dry eyes — an early warning sign of a degenerative disease — and screens may be to blame.

Montreal says cannabis can be smoked wherever cigarettes are allowed TMR residents sound alarm over hundreds of REM trains set to pass by each day Habs will stick with what's working heading into Thursday home opener Facebook's Canadian 'fake news' fact-checker says up to 2,000 posts are flagged daily SNC-Lavalin shares fall to lowest since 2016 on news foreign bribery case will go to court Quebec has to make 'major change' if it hopes to meet emissions targets, environmentalists say

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Crucifix represents Christian values but isn't a religious symbol, Quebec's incoming premier says | SQ raids 8 unauthorized cannabis stores across Quebec | 'Children at Ste-Justine are not guinea pigs': Hospital defends itself in wake of suspended clinical trial | Jacques Cartier Bridge bike path will be closed this winter — again

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Crucifix represents Christian values but isn't a religious symbol, Quebec's incoming premier says Thu, 11 Oct 2018 15:03:49 EDT The crucifix hanging in Quebec's National Assembly is a historical symbol, not a religious one, even though it represents the Christian values of the province's two colonial ancestors, premier-designate François Legault said Thursday.

SQ raids 8 unauthorized cannabis stores across Quebec Thu, 11 Oct 2018 13:10:05 EDT With one week left before recreational cannabis is legal, the provincial police raided eight unauthorized dispensaries across Quebec Wednesday, arresting eight people for illegally possessing and trafficking marijuana and marijuana-derived products.

'Children at Ste-Justine are not guinea pigs': Hospital defends itself in wake of suspended clinical trial Thu, 11 Oct 2018 19:00:00 EDT In 2016, Health Canada took the rare step of suspending a chemotherapy drug trial involving 6 terminally ill cancer patients. Pasquale Turbide of Radio-Canada's investigative program Enquête found out why.

Jacques Cartier Bridge bike path will be closed this winter — again Thu, 11 Oct 2018 14:09:25 EDT Last year, the federal bridge authority spent $1.67 million testing ways to clear snow off the multipurpose path but didn't come up with a solution.

A spooky statistic: most edible pumpkins end up in the trash Looking back on the Montreal Canadiens last Stanley Cup win, 25 years later Hundreds of trees being chopped down to make way for Quebec's 1st Club Med Parti Québécois wins Gaspé in recount as investigation launched into vote Poulin, Szabados lead Canadian women's hockey into Four Nations Cup Here's what pollsters missed on Quebec's vote — and what those lapses mean for the 2019 federal election

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McGill appoints physics prof to run Islamic Studies Institute after lawsuit fallout | 2 men charged with 1st degree murder after woman's body found in field near Trois-Rivières | Loved or reviled, tempos may soon come to Côte Saint-Luc driveways | Université Laval staff, students reach consensus on policy to counter sexual violence

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McGill appoints physics prof to run Islamic Studies Institute after lawsuit fallout Fri, 12 Oct 2018 19:25:44 EDT "Deep interpersonal conflicts" — fallout from a bitter lawsuit filed by one faculty member against another and a student — led McGill University to appoint Martin Grant, a former dean of science, to run its Institute of Islamic Studies this academic year.

2 men charged with 1st degree murder after woman's body found in field near Trois-Rivières Fri, 12 Oct 2018 07:10:32 EDT Two men have been charged with first degree murder in connection with the death of 19-year-old Ophélie Martin-Cyr, whose body was found by a farmer in a field in Yamachiche, Que., west of Trois-Rivières Wednesday.

Loved or reviled, tempos may soon come to Côte Saint-Luc driveways Fri, 12 Oct 2018 16:53:15 EDT The city's mayor, Mitchell Brownstein, says Côte Saint-Luc has changed over the years, to the point where more people are demanding to be allowed to erect a tempo.

Université Laval staff, students reach consensus on policy to counter sexual violence Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:48:20 EDT Université Laval in Quebec City says it wants to make it easier for victims of sexual violence to report incidents, setting out new guidelines for relationships between students and staff in positions of authority.

Your guide to legalized cannabis in Quebec After 7 years as an eyesore, rusting ship removed from Beauharnois waterfront How a trip to the museum can be good for what ails you Jonathan Bettez, suspect in death of Cédrika Provencher, acquitted of child porn charges Montrealer Chris Boucher lands contract with Raptors Uber allowed to operate in Quebec for another year

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Quebec's 'mom and pop' cannabis growers seek place of their own in era of legalization | Parasite spread by cats threatens Quebec's endangered belugas, study shows | What do you do if your pet gets its paws on your pot stash? | Watch out for falling tree limbs: Montreal to be hit by high winds tonight

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Quebec's 'mom and pop' cannabis growers seek place of their own in era of legalization Mon, 15 Oct 2018 17:00:00 EDT Observers are watching closely to see how legalization affects the province’s well-established black market, from street dealers peddling dime bags outside Metro stations to the high-end growers who deliver a range of strains directly to your door.

Parasite spread by cats threatens Quebec's endangered belugas, study shows Mon, 15 Oct 2018 19:22:26 EDT A new study suggests belugas are being increasingly infected with a parasite known as toxoplasma gondii, transmitted through the feces of cats.

What do you do if your pet gets its paws on your pot stash? Mon, 15 Oct 2018 19:00:00 EDT With cannabis becoming legal this week, Montreal veterinarian urge pet owners to take precautions to make sure their pets don't become intoxicated on cannabis.

Watch out for falling tree limbs: Montreal to be hit by high winds tonight Mon, 15 Oct 2018 16:32:53 EDT Environment Canada says "very strong" winds will be gusting up to 80 km/h this evening and overnight.

Laval extends electric-vehicle subsidy in response to high demand First Nations athlete says McGill's Redmen name needs to change Man found dead in NDG apartment Young drivers who use cannabis at higher risk of collisions for at least 5 hours, McGill finds

Your guide to legalized cannabis in Quebec

StatsCan says businesses spent $14B on cybersecurity in 2017

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Kativik school board in northern Quebec calls emergency meeting in wake of youth suicides | Here's a sneak peek inside a Quebec cannabis store | Quebec man killed in ship accident at seaway dock in New York | Concordia University tries eco-friendly approach to watering gardens

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Kativik school board in northern Quebec calls emergency meeting in wake of youth suicides Tue, 16 Oct 2018 18:55:45 EDT CBC News has learned that there have been 13 deaths by suicide in Quebec's Inuit territory of Nunavik since the beginning of the year — 11 in the village of Puvirnituq alone, and one involving a child still in elementary school.

Here's a sneak peek inside a Quebec cannabis store Tue, 16 Oct 2018 10:45:29 EDT The immaculately stacked shelves, all behind a counter out of reach of consumers, are lined with offerings such as Great White Shark, Chocolope and Pink Kush.

Quebec man killed in ship accident at seaway dock in New York Tue, 16 Oct 2018 19:22:28 EDT Police say the crew was tying off the vessel outside the Eisenhower Lock near Massena, N.Y., when the accident occurred.

Concordia University tries eco-friendly approach to watering gardens Tue, 16 Oct 2018 15:03:30 EDT After getting rid of a messy tangle of hoses and sprinklers, the Loyola campus maintenance crew hit on the idea of collecting rainwater in barrels hooked up to gutters on the roof of the Physical Services building.

Équiterre pushes Ottawa to speed up plan to ban bee-killing pesticides Federal ministers to announce plan to expedite pardons for minor pot convictions Michael Applebaum in court seeking reinstatement as real estate agent Shipyard workers in Halifax protest against sharing navy contracts with Quebec City's Davie Canada Post workers could begin rotating strikes Monday Quebec's underground cannabis market isn't all 'bikers and Mafia,' grower says

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Legault to make Éric Girard finance minister, give immigration portfolio to Simon Jolin-Barrette | Magog mayor, fire chief praise young couple for bravery after fire razes downtown building | Who are the Quebecers buying cannabis on the first day of legalization? | In Quebec, two sets of cannabis rules exist: one conservative, one liberal. Which will prevail?

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Legault to make Éric Girard finance minister, give immigration portfolio to Simon Jolin-Barrette Wed, 17 Oct 2018 17:51:05 EDT Premier-designate François Legault is turning to a trio of MNAs with experience in banking and finance to take the helm of key economic portfolios in the new Coalition Avenir Québec government.

Magog mayor, fire chief praise young couple for bravery after fire razes downtown building Wed, 17 Oct 2018 18:35:06 EDT At least 26 people in Magog in the Eastern Townships are now without a home, but none of them were hurt.

Who are the Quebecers buying cannabis on the first day of legalization? Wed, 17 Oct 2018 16:14:15 EDT Meet some of the people who waited for hours outside to buy cannabis at one of the new government-run stores.

In Quebec, two sets of cannabis rules exist: one conservative, one liberal. Which will prevail? Wed, 17 Oct 2018 04:00:00 EDT Close to 100 years of cannabis prohibition in Canada ends today. In Quebec, though, this newfound freedom will be enjoyed unevenly. Whether you're able to fire up a joint depends largely on where you live and whether you own or rent.

Hells Angels assassin-turned-informant granted escorted outing from prison Canada ban on asbestos takes effect but mining residues are exempt Quebec's new cannabis stores draw huge crowds for legalization day

Here's a sneak peek inside a Quebec cannabis store

Concordia University tries eco-friendly approach to watering gardens

Astronomers find most massive structure in the early universe

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Charles Taylor slams CAQ plan to ban religious symbols for some civil servants | Montreal to hold byelection in December to fill 2 vacant seats | François Legault promises to govern for 'all Quebecers' | Oblate religious order covered up decades of sexual abuse of First Nations children, victims allege

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Charles Taylor slams CAQ plan to ban religious symbols for some civil servants Thu, 18 Oct 2018 18:30:00 EDT Philosopher Charles Taylor says the new CAQ government "doesn't get the point" of the report he co-authored that's been frequently cited by the CAQ as justification for its controversial plan to ban the wearing of religious symbols by some civil servants.

Montreal to hold byelection in December to fill 2 vacant seats Thu, 18 Oct 2018 19:38:37 EDT Voters in Rivière-des-Prairies—​Pointe-aux-Trembles and Villeray—Saint-Michel—Parc-Extension will go back to the polls on Dec. 16, to replace newly elected MNAs Chantal Rouleau and Frantz Benjamin.

François Legault promises to govern for 'all Quebecers' Thu, 18 Oct 2018 11:54:29 EDT "Today, we're not just forming a CAQ government. We are forming a government for all Quebecers," François Legault said after being sworn in as premier.

Oblate religious order covered up decades of sexual abuse of First Nations children, victims allege Thu, 18 Oct 2018 18:00:00 EDT An investigation by Radio-Canada's investigative program Enquête has found generations of Innu and Atikamekw children, right up to the 1990s, were assaulted by Oblate missionaries posted in their remote Quebec communities.

Montreal hospitals practise Code Orange, simulating catastrophe Meet the key cabinet ministers in the new Coalition Avenir Québec government Quebec cannabis stores already short on supply a day after legalization 'I'm an electronics doctor': Joseph Hovsepian says repairing old radios is a dying trade Westmount High teachers protest against CAQ government's religious symbols policy Developer vows to make condemned Montreal building 'brand new' now that evicted tenants are out

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François Legault dismisses Charles Taylor's contempt for CAQ's planned religious symbols ban | Oblate religious order ready to settle out of court with Quebec victims of priests' sexual abuse | City of Montreal's new initiative aims to make municipal boards more diverse | Victims' families willing to wait for justice as mosque shooter's sentencing delayed

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François Legault dismisses Charles Taylor's contempt for CAQ's planned religious symbols ban Fri, 19 Oct 2018 12:26:02 EDT In his first news conference as premier, François Legault dismissed philosopher Charles Taylor's derision of the CAQ's proposed religious symbols ban, defended his choice of immigration minister and admitted his party hasn't talked enough about climate change.

Oblate religious order ready to settle out of court with Quebec victims of priests' sexual abuse Fri, 19 Oct 2018 16:27:10 EDT Nearly one year after allegations of sexual abuse at the hands of Oblate priests were made public, the Catholic religious order says it is now ready to negotiate an amicable settlement with the victims.

City of Montreal's new initiative aims to make municipal boards more diverse Fri, 19 Oct 2018 16:18:18 EDT The City of Montreal is taking steps to get more women, young people and minorities on municipal and para-municipal boards of directors, and is encouraging private organizations to do the same.

Victims' families willing to wait for justice as mosque shooter's sentencing delayed Fri, 19 Oct 2018 13:09:13 EDT The sentencing arguments for mass murderer Alexandre Bissonnette, guilty of killing six men at a Quebec City mosque, left too many answered questions for Justice François Huot to render his decison on Oct. 29 as planned.

The Habs are fun to watch again. Who saw that coming? Metro riders can now get cell service across entire Orange line Schwartz's customers deprived of cherry soda due to aluminium can shortage Here is the CAQ wunderkind in charge of cutting Quebec's immigration levels Quebec Inuit leaders plead for mental health support in wake of youth suicides Université Laval investigating reports of date rape drug being given to students

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Highway 40 to close in Montreal's West Island for REM work 1st weekend in November | Montreal man suffering from 'excruciating' hip pain waits 9 hours for ambulance | Descendants of Vimy oaks to guard Vimy memorial at NDG Park | More cuts coming to health-care system, but Barrette reforms here to stay, new minister says

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Highway 40 to close in Montreal's West Island for REM work 1st weekend in November Mon, 22 Oct 2018 18:43:29 EDT Highway 40 and its service roads will be closed in both directions throughout the first weekend of November, as construction of Montreal's light-rail system ramps up.

Montreal man suffering from 'excruciating' hip pain waits 9 hours for ambulance Mon, 22 Oct 2018 13:12:44 EDT Trevor Garland, 66, recalled at one point telling the Urgences-Santé dispatcher: “I’m in agony here. I’m pleading with you. I’m begging you.”

Descendants of Vimy oaks to guard Vimy memorial at NDG Park Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:41:56 EDT Three tiny saplings grown from trees that began as acorns gathered at Vimy Ridge by a lieutenant who survived the historic battle are to be planted this week at Place de Vimy, a memorial in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Park.

More cuts coming to health-care system, but Barrette reforms here to stay, new minister says Sun, 21 Oct 2018 16:50:58 EDT Quebec's new health minister, Danielle McCann, is promising to cut administrative costs in the system but will largely leave intact the tumultuous reforms implemented by the previous government.

Montreal presses forward with Pink line despite province's ambivalence Montreal man's life derailed after mix-up on French test result Champlain College reviews emergency procedures after lockdown false alarm 'I feel cheated': Telco customer set to speak on Day 1 of CRTC hearing into misleading sales practices Homeowners worried about paying down debt as interest rates go up 'It is actually free': Montreal man gives away heaps of farm-fresh veggies every week

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Daisy Sweeney mural 'captures her spirit,' says daughter at unveiling | Plans unveiled for new public building made with old Montreal Metro cars | Quebec Court of Appeal sides with eBay in case of $98K running shoes | SQ identifies 1 of 2 bodies found in torched SUV in Trois-Rivières

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Daisy Sweeney mural 'captures her spirit,' says daughter at unveiling Tue, 23 Oct 2018 19:32:25 EDT The first time Judith Sweeney saw the completed mural of her mother, the late Daisy Sweeney, while driving home from work after her night shift, her heart stopped. "I had to pull over to the side of the road and compose myself," she said.

Plans unveiled for new public building made with old Montreal Metro cars Tue, 23 Oct 2018 16:39:06 EDT Frédéric Morin-Bordeleau and his brother Étienne want to build a multi-level structure composed of the cars stacked inside an eco-friendly glass shell.

Quebec Court of Appeal sides with eBay in case of $98K running shoes Tue, 23 Oct 2018 16:08:23 EDT Quebec's Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the online auction site eBay after it cancelled the sale of a pair of running shoes that stood to earn a pair of Montreal brothers $98,000.

SQ identifies 1 of 2 bodies found in torched SUV in Trois-Rivières Tue, 23 Oct 2018 15:25:55 EDT The bodies were discovered Oct. 10, just hours before 19-year-old Ophélie Martin-Cyr was found dead in a field 35 kilometres away.

Air Canada facing lawsuit for booting woman without EpiPen from flight Police officer charged following Val-d'Or investigation pleads guilty Coast Guard planning to use sole-sourced 'interim' icebreakers for decades Montreal Alouettes defensive lineman Woody Baron co-authors children's book Tackling takeout waste: Montrealers bring their own containers to restaurants Prospect of 550 trains a day worries Town of Mount Royal residents

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Federal government set to announce new Champlain Bridge won't open on time | Sick children from Quebec's remote regions now accompanied by parents 'in 98% of cases' | Animal guts and entrails splattered in RDP after transport truck makes abrupt stop | Quebec wants to expand religious symbol ban, blocking Muslim garments in civil service

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Federal government set to announce new Champlain Bridge won't open on time Wed, 24 Oct 2018 19:39:06 EDT The bridge was supposed to open on December 21, but Radio-Canada sources say the new structure may only be ready in the spring.

Sick children from Quebec's remote regions now accompanied by parents 'in 98% of cases' Wed, 24 Oct 2018 18:45:55 EDT Dropping an 'unwritten rule' of having a flight attendant aboard and other changes mean EVAQ, Quebec's air ambulance service, will now allow parents to accompany their children aboard most flights.

Animal guts and entrails splattered in RDP after transport truck makes abrupt stop Wed, 24 Oct 2018 19:19:12 EDT On Tuesday night, the driver of a transport truck hauling pig parts slammed his brakes after being cut off, spilling animal guts and entrails all over the road. And this is not the first time something like this has happened, disgusted residents say.

Quebec wants to expand religious symbol ban, blocking Muslim garments in civil service Wed, 24 Oct 2018 12:00:26 EDT Quebec's new government wants to block Muslim women who work in the civil service from wearing the chador, a shawl-like piece of clothing that covers the head and body, and the niqab, which also covers the face.

Would an app help curb sexual harassment on the Montreal Metro? Kahnawake youth to showcase work in Toronto at environmental film festival More confirmed cases of paralyzing, polio-like disease at Montreal Children's Hospital Montreal boy who uses a wheelchair is ready to roll into Halloween, thanks to a group of crafters Driver charged with DUI after collision with street sweeper in Laval kills passenger Bank of Canada raises key interest rate — and hints at more to come

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Villeray landlord sets up Airbnb in 1 unit, leaving another in disrepair, decries tenant | Gun control groups say proposed handgun ban needed before next federal election | Supreme Court won't hear appeal of Quebec legislature's kirpan ban | Ottawa now says new Champlain Bridge might not open until June

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Villeray landlord sets up Airbnb in 1 unit, leaving another in disrepair, decries tenant Thu, 25 Oct 2018 17:25:08 EDT Roland Alexandre is in 3-year legal battle at Quebec's rental board to have apartment fixed

Gun control groups say proposed handgun ban needed before next federal election Thu, 25 Oct 2018 10:27:05 EDT Groups representing survivors and families of victims of Quebec mass shootings are questioning the Liberal government's commitment to eliminating handguns and assault weapons, on the eve of a federal consultation in Montreal.

Supreme Court won't hear appeal of Quebec legislature's kirpan ban Thu, 25 Oct 2018 13:02:26 EDT The decision upholds previous decisions from the Quebec Superior Court and Quebec Court of Appeal that found the legislature has the right to establish its own rules.

Ottawa now says new Champlain Bridge might not open until June Thu, 25 Oct 2018 10:44:07 EDT While the main structure of the bridge will be done the Dec. 21 due date, other work, such as waterproofing and paving, can only start after the winter.

Quebec's 'cocaine babes,' imprisoned in Australia, may have been pawns in a much larger game Rotating Canada Post strike hits Sherbrooke English Montreal School Board wants to open new elementary school in NDG Community members concerned about air quality, noise levels as new REM station is built Two byelections were set to test Jagmeet Singh - and now he may face a third

Sick children from Quebec's remote regions now accompanied by parents 'in 98% of cases'

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SQ top brass denies any knowledge of wrongdoing in Val-d'Or before 2015 crisis | Quebec cannabis stores to close 3 days a week due to chronic shortages | François Legault, Valérie Plante talk Pink line, religious symbols at 1st official meeting | SAQ employees stage surprise strike Friday

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SQ top brass denies any knowledge of wrongdoing in Val-d'Or before 2015 crisis Fri, 26 Oct 2018 19:16:36 EDT Martin Prud'homme, who was the head of the Quebec provincial police force in 2015, said he had no reason to expect a wave of allegations of mistreatment would be made public against police officers in Val-d'Or, Que..

Quebec cannabis stores to close 3 days a week due to chronic shortages Fri, 26 Oct 2018 13:18:30 EDT Quebec's government-run cannabis stores have announced that as of Monday their opening hours will be trimmed due to the chronic shortages the shops have experienced since marijuana became legal.

François Legault, Valérie Plante talk Pink line, religious symbols at 1st official meeting Fri, 26 Oct 2018 12:04:10 EDT Quebec's premier and the mayor of the province's largest city don't see eye to eye on a variety of issues, but have pledged to work together.

SAQ employees stage surprise strike Friday Fri, 26 Oct 2018 15:14:05 EDT This is not the first time that the union has announced a sudden strike action with no warning. On Sept. 9, employees went on strike for the day and closed a great number of stores in the province.

Gérard Bouchard says he's 'disappointed' by CAQ's proposed ban on religious symbols Ready or not, wintry weather is heading toward Quebec Montreal's annual Rocky Horror tradition kicks off Friday evening at Cinéma Impérial How to survive Turcot closures on Remembrance Day weekend BEI opens investigation into 'detonation' that killed woman in Kuujjuaq 'It can create anxiety': School boards differ on lockdown practice drills

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Years of extreme leg pain mystified doctors, until Montreal surgeon diagnosed 'miserable misalignment' | Hundreds more classrooms would be needed to fulfill CAQ's 'almost impossible' pre-K plan | Mount Royal's road-blocking pilot project comes to an end. Will it be made permanent? | Montreal's Gildan relaunches online version of American Apparel in Canada

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Years of extreme leg pain mystified doctors, until Montreal surgeon diagnosed 'miserable misalignment' Mon, 29 Oct 2018 19:03:32 EDT Catherine Bélanger, 16, started experiencing debilitating pain in her legs nearly three years ago. Until earlier this year, no one knew why. On Monday, she had her fourth operation in months, putting her on the road to recovery.

Hundreds more classrooms would be needed to fulfill CAQ's 'almost impossible' pre-K plan Mon, 29 Oct 2018 11:17:31 EDT Premier François Legault made the pledge to extend kindergarten to four-year-olds a key plank in his party's campaign, but school boards say the plan would be costly and difficult to implement.

Mount Royal's road-blocking pilot project comes to an end. Will it be made permanent? Mon, 29 Oct 2018 12:38:39 EDT The controversial pilot project which blocked Montreal's Mount Royal to through traffic will end on Wednesday at midnight. Now, the city needs to decide if it will become permanent.

Montreal's Gildan relaunches online version of American Apparel in Canada Mon, 29 Oct 2018 15:41:43 EDT American Apparel will return to the Canadian market with an online store on Nov. 1, a year after its bankruptcy and closure.

Montreal company aims to reduce waste by making beer from old bread Laval man prevails after city fines him $1K for saplings ruled 1 cm too small Quebec City mosque offers 'heartfelt condolences' after Pittsburgh shooting How Canada barred adoptions from Muslim countries — and used Shariah law to do it Airline ticket prices could rise because of obscure new fuel rule Hunters studying up on deadly deer disease after 3 cases confirmed in Quebec

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Family of man killed by police in NDG to launch $1M lawsuit against city | Lawyers argue over sentence for PQ election-night shooter | CAQ government looking to abandon $600M wind farm on Quebec's North Shore | Canada Border Services Agency moves to 'substantially' increase deportations

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Family of man killed by police in NDG to launch $1M lawsuit against city Tue, 30 Oct 2018 12:03:57 EDT The family of Nicholas Gibbs say police used "excessive and disproportionate force" against him, poorly assessed the situation, acted unreasonably and did not follow the law regarding the independent investigation of police shootings on the night the 23-year-old died.

Lawyers argue over sentence for PQ election-night shooter Tue, 30 Oct 2018 16:06:14 EDT Lawyers painted two very different accounts of the crimes of Richard Bain, the man convicted of second-degree murder in the shooting death of a stagehand at the Parti Québecois election night victory rally in September 2012.

CAQ government looking to abandon $600M wind farm on Quebec's North Shore Tue, 30 Oct 2018 13:22:55 EDT The CAQ is trying to find the best way to get out of a wind turbine project on Quebec's North Shore that was backed by the former Liberal government.

Canada Border Services Agency moves to 'substantially' increase deportations Tue, 30 Oct 2018 17:00:00 EDT Canada’s border agency is stepping up efforts to deport failed refugee claimants and other foreign nationals not welcome in this country, setting a goal of dramatically increasing deportation numbers by up to 35 per cent.

Quebec City police officer acquitted in fatal 2015 motorcycle crash North Hatley Club building destroyed by fire Quebec court orders demolition of historic Plateau greystone, repairs to its twin Canada Post's rotating strike hits Montreal Emergency meetings begin as Nunavik grapples with string of suicides Years of extreme leg pain mystified doctors, until Montreal surgeon diagnosed 'miserable malalignment'

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ANALYSIS: On specialist pay, another flip-flop by new CAQ government | 'Not your Redmen': Students hold rally to protest McGill University team name | Kwasi Benjamin sentenced to life in prison for 2nd-degree murder of Nellie Angutiguluk | Ste. Anne's Hospital veterans seek leave to sue Quebec for decline in health services

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ANALYSIS: On specialist pay, another flip-flop by new CAQ government Wed, 31 Oct 2018 19:00:00 EDT How many people does it take for the new Coalition Avenir Québec government to announce a policy? The average, so far, is two: one minister to make the announcement and another to revise, clarify or contradict the first.

'Not your Redmen': Students hold rally to protest McGill University team name Wed, 31 Oct 2018 17:41:54 EDT Students at McGill University in Montreal who want the name of the school's sports teams to change expressed their discontent on campus with a rally Wednesday.

Kwasi Benjamin sentenced to life in prison for 2nd-degree murder of Nellie Angutiguluk Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:19:17 EDT A judge has sentenced 32-year-old Kwasi Benjamin to life in prison with no chance of parole for 14 years, for killing Nellie Angutiguluk, 29, a mother of three who moved to Montreal from Puvirnituq, in northern Quebec.

Ste. Anne's Hospital veterans seek leave to sue Quebec for decline in health services Wed, 31 Oct 2018 16:33:05 EDT A 95-year-old veteran has filed a lawsuit application on behalf of the 166 veterans who live at the St. Anne's Hospital on Montreal's West Island. Court documents allege heatlh care services have deteriorated since the province took over the hospital from Veterans Affairs.

Montreal paints rosy picture of Camillien-Houde pilot project, but conflicts remain Montreal boy who uses a wheelchair rolls into Halloween, thanks to a group of crafters Rainy weather could put a damper on Halloween in Montreal, Quebec City A call for hope during a time of pain: Nunavik looks for solutions to suicide crisis Charity watchdog says Habs children's foundation lacks transparency BEI investigating fatal crash after police chase in Sorel-Tracy

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Licensed cannabis growers have ties to organized crime, Enquête investigation finds | Meet Montreal's crew of Jewish emergency responders | From apps to drones, Montreal better equipped to handle winter storms, officials say | Shipbuilding 'smoke and mirrors' unlikely to distract from Mark Norman case: experts

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Licensed cannabis growers have ties to organized crime, Enquête investigation finds Thu, 1 Nov 2018 15:56:43 EDT The legalization of cannabis was supposed to cut out organized crime, but a Radio-Canada investigation shows Health Canada has granted production licenses to companies with individuals with links to the criminal underworld.

Meet Montreal's crew of Jewish emergency responders Thu, 1 Nov 2018 04:00:00 EDT Rabbis, teachers, businessmen — even a magician — are part of Hatzoloh Montreal, a Jewish emergency response service staffed 24 hours a day.

From apps to drones, Montreal better equipped to handle winter storms, officials say Thu, 1 Nov 2018 12:46:07 EDT Montreal officials say the city is fully prepared for winter’s wrath — adding an ice breaker to its fleet of snow removal trucks while increasing its supply of salt to combat icy roads and sidewalks.

Shipbuilding 'smoke and mirrors' unlikely to distract from Mark Norman case: experts Thu, 1 Nov 2018 17:44:04 EDT The Liberal government's plan to divide an enormous amount of maintenance work on the navy’s frigates among three of the country’s major shipyards likely won't calm a political brawl over the criminal case involving the military’s former second-in-command, experts said Thursday.

'Missing' Liberal MP Di Iorio at the centre of nomination fight Legal cannabis invites itself to the party for 35th Nez Rouge campaign Longueuil to dump 150 million litres of raw sewage into St. Lawrence River Quebec's Davie shipyard to split billion-dollar ship maintenance contracts Police set up command post at home of Parc-Ex woman missing for 2 months Young Inuit leaders optimistic about future, despite Nunavik's bleak suicide statistics

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CAQ government yet to decide how to use $3B surplus, says finance minister | Federal ministers defend cannabis rollout after Enquête uncovers ties to organized crime | Man charged with 2nd-degree murder in death of Josiane Arguin | 'It's crazy!': Quebec's ban on sales of anything with words or images of pot riles business owners

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CAQ government yet to decide how to use $3B surplus, says finance minister Fri, 2 Nov 2018 19:33:44 EDT Quebec Finance Minister Éric Girard is beginning his mandate with a $3-billion surplus, but he says it's too soon to commit to how that money will be spent.

Federal ministers defend cannabis rollout after Enquête uncovers ties to organized crime Fri, 2 Nov 2018 18:21:57 EDT Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor called the background checks done by her department "exhaustive," reiterating that they found no connections to organized crime in the companies approved to produce cannabis.

Man charged with 2nd-degree murder in death of Josiane Arguin Fri, 2 Nov 2018 10:56:11 EDT Simon Brind'Amour, 37, lived at the same Parc-Extension home where Arguin was last seen Sept. 1. He is also charged with improperly or indecently interfering with or offering an indignity to a body.

'It's crazy!': Quebec's ban on sales of anything with words or images of pot riles business owners Fri, 2 Nov 2018 04:00:00 EDT In the back room of a head shop in downtown Montreal, there are boxes stuffed with shirts, lighters, board games, and even colouring books — all pulled from shelves because even though cannabis is now legal in Canada, stores in Quebec can't sell anything bearing words or images associated with marijuana.

Seldom-seen MP criticizes open nomination process, says he's working on project for PM Coroner's report into Longueuil teen's suicide focuses on family issues, not bullying Dust from Turcot Interchange construction often above acceptable levels, data shows Supreme Court rejects Churchill Falls Corp.'s bid to reopen energy deal with Hydro-Québec Highway 40 to close in Montreal's West Island for REM work this weekend Couple confined to Trois-Rivières basement by caretakers, police say

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Trudeau dodges questions about mission of absent MP for Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel | Montreal police search for missing 21-year-old woman last seen on West Island | Quebec forces routinely break law requiring officers to report independently to police watchdog: BEI head | Jay Baruchel celebrates lifelong relationship with Habs in new book

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Trudeau dodges questions about mission of absent MP for Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel Mon, 5 Nov 2018 18:42:10 EST Prime Minister Justin Trudeau remained tight-lipped Monday about the mysterious mission of Liberal MP Nicola Di Iorio.

Montreal police search for missing 21-year-old woman last seen on West Island Mon, 5 Nov 2018 19:11:32 EST Samantha Pompura went missing from a health facility in Pointe-Claire Monday, just before noon.

Quebec forces routinely break law requiring officers to report independently to police watchdog: BEI head Mon, 5 Nov 2018 13:27:06 EST Human rights and anti-police brutality groups have made public a series of letters that they say shows Quebec's system of investigating deaths and injuries at the hands of police is seriously flawed.

Jay Baruchel celebrates lifelong relationship with Habs in new book Mon, 5 Nov 2018 18:03:07 EST In Montreal, the actor and writer says, hockey is a religion. So he decided to put pen to paper and write a book about the fan experience, entitled Born Into It.

​'It was a big shock': 9 Rona stores closing across Quebec Montreal mural honours Abenaki filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin 'It was gut wrenching,' says man who watched calèche horse die in Old Montreal McGill student to offer free naloxone kit training workshops No tax hikes above inflation, says Plante as city prepares budget Fred Fisher's valour in WW I earned him Victoria Cross and place in history

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Former Quebec premier, dedicated sovereignist Bernard Landry dead at 81 | Trump's shadow looms over Americans in Montreal who cast ballots in U.S. midterms | 'It is still fragile': Quebec makes public report on restructuring of SPVM | Long-lost 325-year-old Quebec City fortifications found by archeologists in near perfect condition

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Former Quebec premier, dedicated sovereignist Bernard Landry dead at 81 Tue, 6 Nov 2018 14:28:42 EST Bernard Landry, who took over the leadership of the Parti Québécois from Lucien Bouchard in 2001, was the 28th premier of Quebec, from 2001 until 2003. He was a stalwart of Quebec's sovereignty movement.

Trump's shadow looms over Americans in Montreal who cast ballots in U.S. midterms Tue, 6 Nov 2018 16:28:12 EST McGill University students Mackenzie Budman and Andrew Figueiredo say Donald Trump's presidency influenced the way they voted in the U.S. midterm elections.

'It is still fragile': Quebec makes public report on restructuring of SPVM Tue, 6 Nov 2018 10:18:01 EST One year after taking over as interim chief of the Montreal police service, Martin Prud'homme prepares to return to the SQ fold, but not before making several recommendations, including who should replace him.

Long-lost 325-year-old Quebec City fortifications found by archeologists in near perfect condition Tue, 6 Nov 2018 10:57:07 EST The first major fortifications to be built by settlers in New France to protect Quebec City from an invasion have been discovered in the heart of the old city.

Elusive Liberal MP Nicola Di Iorio resigning January 2019 Hydro-Québec board members resign as CAQ government seeks to kill wind-energy deal 'Ladies from Hell': The Black Watch returns to Belgium to recreate last scene of WW I How to watch CBC's coverage of the U.S. midterm elections Quebec designer Stéphanie Jasmin wins $100K Siminovitch Prize Montreal East aims to protect people waiting in bus shelters

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Sextortion scheme targets minors through popular online game Fortnite in Quebec | Think your family dinner is tense? New Montreal plays based on strangers debating politics over supper | Montreal chooses Sylvain Caron as new police chief | Montreal teacher has a message for the CAQ: 'I teach, I do not convert'

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Sextortion scheme targets minors through popular online game Fortnite in Quebec Wed, 7 Nov 2018 19:27:18 EST Police in the Montreal-area are warning parents about online predators using the popular video game Fortnite to lure minors into a sextortion scheme. Four cases have been reported in the past few weeks, police said.

Think your family dinner is tense? New Montreal plays based on strangers debating politics over supper Wed, 7 Nov 2018 19:11:08 EST The Assembly and its French counterpart, L'Assemblée, tackle contentious issues of race head-on by inviting strangers with strong political views to debate them around the dinner table.

Montreal chooses Sylvain Caron as new police chief Wed, 7 Nov 2018 17:58:25 EST The former deputy director general of Quebec's provincial police force, Sylvain Caron, has been chosen by a Montreal selection committee to lead its police service — a decision that now has to be approved by Public Security Minister Geneviève Guilbault.

Montreal teacher has a message for the CAQ: 'I teach, I do not convert' Wed, 7 Nov 2018 06:00:00 EST As a teacher with more than 18 years of experience, it is appalling to think that my professionalism is being questioned by my new provincial government, the Coalition Avenir Québec.

Crown stays charges against Montreal police officer accused of lying Bernier says he doesn't need to be a feminist: 'I believe in people' Zilla Coorsh, now 79, shares troubling story of voyage on 'ship that shamed the world' Jury chosen in Adele Sorella 1st-degree murder trial Quebec City snow dumps get failing grades on environmental report card Valérie Plante pressed to cap property tax increases

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'I don't have a plan B': Quebec's Bombardier workers await their fate after latest round of cuts | Valérie Plante holds property tax rates to inflation, aims to help small businesses in new budget | Montrealers, here's how much your residential property tax rates are going up | Brace yourselves: Snow is coming to parts of southern Quebec

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'I don't have a plan B': Quebec's Bombardier workers await their fate after latest round of cuts Thu, 8 Nov 2018 15:43:15 EST The Montreal-based aerospace giant announced Thursday it would be cutting 5,000 jobs. Half of them will be in Quebec. But when and who will be affected isn't clear.

Valérie Plante holds property tax rates to inflation, aims to help small businesses in new budget Thu, 8 Nov 2018 05:00:00 EST Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante has kept residential property tax increases at the level of inflation in a city budget that puts more money into affordable housing, bike paths and relief for small businesses.

Montrealers, here's how much your residential property tax rates are going up Thu, 8 Nov 2018 10:44:46 EST Here's a breakdown by borough for the average residential property tax rate increase.

Brace yourselves: Snow is coming to parts of southern Quebec Thu, 8 Nov 2018 14:14:24 EST A major low-pressure system is coming from the United States, first hitting the western part of the province Friday afternoon before moving eastward overnight, according to Environment Canada.

Kahnawake students honour Mohawk veterans with handmade wreaths and poppies STM to ramp up service on Orange, Green line to ease rush-hour crunch

Montreal chooses Sylvain Caron as new police chief

Bombardier to cut 5,000 jobs, half of them in Quebec Firefighters rescue workers at top of Côte Saint-Luc apartment building 3 injured after car runs off road at Montreal General Hospital

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Valérie Plante defends property tax hikes, higher than inflation in 3 boroughs | City's pick for police chief says his patience, experience will turn troubled force around | Innu woman calls for provincial police to fire officer involved in violent altercations | 'Barely breathable': Former Montrealer recounts escape from California fires

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Valérie Plante defends property tax hikes, higher than inflation in 3 boroughs Fri, 9 Nov 2018 15:03:24 EST Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante says her administration had no choice because of the high property values in those areas and because of the amount of roadwork the city needs to do.

City's pick for police chief says his patience, experience will turn troubled force around Fri, 9 Nov 2018 18:11:35 EST Montrealers heard from the city's pick to lead its police service in an open session of the public security commission on Friday.

Innu woman calls for provincial police to fire officer involved in violent altercations Fri, 9 Nov 2018 16:24:10 EST CBC has learned 10 ethics complaints against an officer involved in violent incidents in two First Nations communities have been dismissed without a public hearing. That’s left an Innu woman who first complained about the officer’s behaviour in 2014 frustrated, and asking how and if police are disciplined.

'Barely breathable': Former Montrealer recounts escape from California fires Fri, 9 Nov 2018 16:42:35 EST Former Montrealer Laurent Eyquem was on the road with his family of four Friday morning, heading south through California in search of a safe place to stay the night as they fled fires alongside more than 150,000 people.

SQDC delays opening new stores as province mulls revisions to cannabis legislation 'We will proceed': Plante aims to euthanize dog that injured six in Montreal North Commuters advised to take public transit to avoid Turcot maze Farewell, Pleky: Tomas Plekanec retires from NHL after being placed on waivers by Montreal Canadiens Montreal bus driver heads to Belgium to represent famed Black Watch at WW I ceremony Language commissioner investigating English-only tornado alert

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Kirkland man ordered to undergo psychiatric assessment after Friday's shooting of boy, 5, and man, 69 | Witness describes crime scene at Laval home as Adele Sorella's 1st-degree murder trial gets underway | Got snow tires? Winter weather to bring flurries, freezing rain | Youth protection officials failed suicidal Salluit teen, Quebec coroner concludes

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Kirkland man ordered to undergo psychiatric assessment after Friday's shooting of boy, 5, and man, 69 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 17:13:19 EST The 36-year-old man is facing a total of six charges, including two for the attempted murders of a five-year-old who was shot and of a three year-old boy who was also in the house at the time of the shooting.

Witness describes crime scene at Laval home as Adele Sorella's 1st-degree murder trial gets underway Mon, 12 Nov 2018 13:09:07 EST The 52-year-old Laval woman is facing two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of her daughters Amanda, 9, and Sabrina, 8, in 2009.

Got snow tires? Winter weather to bring flurries, freezing rain Mon, 12 Nov 2018 09:44:35 EST Montreal motorists who haven’t switched their summer tires for winter treads may regret their procrastination in the coming week, as snow is in the forecast.

Youth protection officials failed suicidal Salluit teen, Quebec coroner concludes Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:51:14 EST The coroner looking into the death of Rhoda Tunu Parr, 14, concluded Quebec's youth protection service provided inadequate followup after the teen had expressed suicidal thoughts. He said it could be symptomatic of a larger problem in Nunavik.

Donation bucket for war veterans stolen from Montreal West florist 10-year-old Montrealer finds spider never before seen in Quebec Montreal to get 153 new Azur Metro cars in deal with Bombardier-Alstom consortium Man found dead in woods behind school on Nuns' Island Marvel Comics icon Stan Lee dead at 95 NHL, retired players reach tentative settlement in concussion lawsuit

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Bernard Landry, 'a faithful and worthy fighter' for sovereignty, laid to rest | Temperatures plummet as cold front moves in across much of Quebec | Montreal police bust illegal cannabis ring | Inuk woman sheds light on dramatic impact of poor services in Quebec's far north

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Bernard Landry, 'a faithful and worthy fighter' for sovereignty, laid to rest Tue, 13 Nov 2018 04:00:51 EST Quebec's political and intellectual elite and citizens from all walks of life filled Notre-Dame Basilica in Old Montreal for the state funeral of Quebec's 28th premier, who died last week at 81.

Temperatures plummet as cold front moves in across much of Quebec Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:38:54 EST Environment Canada has issued a weather alert for southern and central Quebec, as a wintery air mass and brisk winds bring unseasonably cold weather. Wet roads could become icy and slippery, just in time for the drive home.

Montreal police bust illegal cannabis ring Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:44:11 EST Montreal police say they’ve busted a cannabis ring in one of the first major operations targeting illegal cannabis trafficking since the drug was made legal on Oct. 17.

Inuk woman sheds light on dramatic impact of poor services in Quebec's far north Tue, 13 Nov 2018 15:33:38 EST Lucy Kumarluk says people from Nunavik’s 14 villages move south in the hope of a better life, but often find themselves homeless and vulnerable.

Mother of teen found dead on Nuns' Island in shock, says community member Montreal man convicted of terrorism for Michigan airport attack From bad to worse: Royalmount mega mall will make your commute longer Eastern Quebec gets 3rd area code: 367 Montreal Metro doors accidentally open between stops on Green line Ahuntsic-Cartierville votes to ban new wood ovens in restaurants

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'They looked like they were placed there': 1st officer to reach Sorella's home describes finding dead girls | Pair charged in youth court with 2nd-degree murder of 17-year-old from Nuns' Island | Montreal unveils details of plan to help businesses suffering from construction woes | How Corey Fleischer found meaning in erasing hate

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'They looked like they were placed there': 1st officer to reach Sorella's home describes finding dead girls Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:39:07 EST Laval police Const. Valérie Daunais told the judge and jury at Adele Sorella's first-degree murder trial for the 2009 deaths of her daughters that she found the sisters on the floor in their playroom, side by side, their hands almost touching.

Pair charged in youth court with 2nd-degree murder of 17-year-old from Nuns' Island Wed, 14 Nov 2018 08:15:54 EST A boy and a girl, both 17, appeared in youth court in Montreal this afternoon to be charged in connection with the stabbing death of another 17-year-old on Nuns' Island earlier this week. The Crown is requesting they be tried as adults.

Montreal unveils details of plan to help businesses suffering from construction woes Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:16:25 EST The City of Montreal says its compensation program for businesses that have inccurred losses because of construction projects is the first of its kind in Canada.

How Corey Fleischer found meaning in erasing hate Wed, 14 Nov 2018 18:00:00 EST For nine years, Corey Fleischer has been roaming the streets of Montreal looking to remove hate symbols from the city's streets. He is now using social media to take his idea global.

Cirque du Soleil employees balk at performing in Saudi Arabia Predators increasingly target seniors with theft and fraud, warn Montreal police Your weekly Wednesday book selection: Fall recipes to keep you warm First he takes Manhattan: MAC's Leonard Cohen exhibition gets international tour Bombardier CEO defends layoffs, insists they are necessary Bixi celebrates end of season, announces expansion to 5 more boroughs

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STM seeks essential services ruling to block possible transit strike Friday | How Montreal teens created an arcade — and are helping to build a community | Police at first stumped by cause of girls' deaths, jury in Adele Sorella trial hears | 'I wish I could turn back time': Nunavik man's arrest cost him final visit with his dying mother

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STM seeks essential services ruling to block possible transit strike Friday Thu, 15 Nov 2018 19:14:02 EST Quebec's labour tribunal is holding a rare evening hearing Thursday to hear the public transit authority's case against any plans maintenance workers might have to walk off the job during an expected snowstorm Friday.

How Montreal teens created an arcade — and are helping to build a community Wed, 14 Nov 2018 17:22:11 EST A youth-led co-operative called Press Start opened to the public in May in the Montreal neighbourhood of Pointe-Saint-Charles.

Police at first stumped by cause of girls' deaths, jury in Adele Sorella trial hears Thu, 15 Nov 2018 18:42:50 EST Police investigators looking into the deaths of Adele Sorella's daughters, Amanda, 9, and Sabrina, 8, at first thought the girls must have been drugged, a Laval police investigator testified Thursday.

'I wish I could turn back time': Nunavik man's arrest cost him final visit with his dying mother Thu, 15 Nov 2018 16:19:49 EST Johnny Anautak and other witnesses testifying in Kuujjuarapik, Que., this week recounted strained relations with the Kativik Regional Police Force, slamming officers' handling of delicate situations like a suicide intervention.

Quebec's securities regulator investigating transactions at Bombardier Why some mothers keep using cannabis during pregnancy and breastfeeding Quebec City police officers honoured for response to 2017 mosque shooting 'We will not be dictated to': Legault warns as Ottawa threatens Quebec over health care Pets at PET Airport make air travel less stressful Longueuil begins dumping 160 million litres of raw sewage into the St. Lawrence River

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Quebec government worried about elimination of Ontario's French Language commissioner | Santa Claus parade to bring Christmas magic to Montreal Saturday | STM maintenance workers' wildcat strike deemed illegal | Victims of Quebec City legionnaire's outbreak may see just $4.5M of $7.5M settlement

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Quebec government worried about elimination of Ontario's French Language commissioner Fri, 16 Nov 2018 16:36:53 EST The news that Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative government will abolish Ontario's Office of the French Language Services Commissioner is not sitting well in Quebec.

Santa Claus parade to bring Christmas magic to Montreal Saturday Fri, 16 Nov 2018 15:08:48 EST The parade starts at 11 a.m., heading east down Ste-Catherine Street from Fort Street and ending at 1:30 p.m. at St-Urbain Street.

STM maintenance workers' wildcat strike deemed illegal Fri, 16 Nov 2018 14:57:27 EST The Quebec labour tribunal has ordered the union representing maintenance workers, the STM-CSN, to take all necessary measures to put an end to the illegal pressure tactics.

Victims of Quebec City legionnaire's outbreak may see just $4.5M of $7.5M settlement Fri, 16 Nov 2018 14:11:00 EST Even the judge who authorized a $7.5-million settlement for victims of the 2012 legionnaires' outbreak that killed 14 people expressed astonishment that plaintiffs have been asked to pay out 39 per cent in lawyers' fees and court costs.

Montreal's first snow of season rouses emotions — some good, some bad 9/11 Museum exhibit tells story of Mohawk ironworkers' contribution to New York City Bus transporting elementary school students overturns on Highway 15 SAQ employees launch weekend-long strike across the province How to handle your car when winter weather strikes Tractor-trailer truck destroyed by suspicious fire in Saint-Laurent

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Doctor and paramedics thought girls were poisoned, jury at Adele Sorella trial hears | Some sunscreens sold in Quebec pharmacies recalled over bacterial contamination | These students didn't have a cafeteria or a gym. Now they may have the coolest school in Quebec | 'A prisoner in my own life': Alleged assault victim testifies at trial of Fr. Brian Boucher

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Doctor and paramedics thought girls were poisoned, jury at Adele Sorella trial hears Mon, 19 Nov 2018 17:43:45 EST The Urgences-Santé doctor who declared Adele Sorella’s two daughters dead in their home on March 31, 2009 says he believed at the time that they did not die of natural causes.

Some sunscreens sold in Quebec pharmacies recalled over bacterial contamination Mon, 19 Nov 2018 19:03:39 EST Two sunscreen lotions, sold under the names Option+ Family SPF 50 and Personnelle SPF 50+ Sports Sunscreen Lotion, are being recalled by Health Canada because of bacterial contamination.

These students didn't have a cafeteria or a gym. Now they may have the coolest school in Quebec Sun, 18 Nov 2018 17:00:00 EST Students at Metis Beach School in the Lower St. Lawrence now have access to state-of-the-art equipment, gender neutral bathrooms and ergonomic chairs, after the school underwent a complete overhaul.

'A prisoner in my own life': Alleged assault victim testifies at trial of Fr. Brian Boucher Mon, 19 Nov 2018 14:35:22 EST A witness at the sexual assault trial of a Montreal priest, Brian Boucher, 57, said he was assaulted for three years by Boucher, who was his parish priest and a close friend of his family, beginning when he was 12 years old.

François Legault urges Doug Ford to reconsider cuts to francophone services Quebec students launch week-long protest against unpaid internships Plante administration ousts Marvin Rotrand from STM board of directors Montreal gunfight leaves man injured, passing motorist with bullet-riddled car Union rejects Canada Post offer of 'cooling off' period with mediation amid strike Quebecer in the running for Giller Prize glory, $140K prize

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Girl sexually abused 3 times by boys while in Batshaw's care, court documents show | Luigi Sorella delivers emotional testimony about discovering his nieces' bodies in their Laval home | 'I blocked it out,' alleged victim testifies in sexual abuse trial of Fr. Brian Boucher | Avoid eating romaine lettuce in Ontario and Quebec amid E. coli outbreak, health officials warn

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Girl sexually abused 3 times by boys while in Batshaw's care, court documents show Tue, 20 Nov 2018 19:00:00 EST A Quebec youth court judge found the child's rights were violated and said her "dignity, integrity and autonomy" were compromised, all while under the care of Batshaw, the youth protection agency that serves English-speaking Montrealers.

Luigi Sorella delivers emotional testimony about discovering his nieces' bodies in their Laval home Tue, 20 Nov 2018 14:49:06 EST A voicemail left by Adele Sorella, on trial for the 2009 first-degree murders of her two daughters, left her brother Luigi fearing his sister had tried to commit suicide again, the man testified Tuesday.

'I blocked it out,' alleged victim testifies in sexual abuse trial of Fr. Brian Boucher Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:34:26 EST A second witness has testified he was sexually abused beginning when he was 11 by Montreal Catholic priest Brian Boucher. The allegations date back to the 1990s, a decade before the complainant in this trial alleges he was similarly abused.

Avoid eating romaine lettuce in Ontario and Quebec amid E. coli outbreak, health officials warn Tue, 20 Nov 2018 15:54:07 EST The Public Health Agency of Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration say they are working to determine the source of an outbreak of E. coli infections on both sides of the border.

'I was sure she was dead': Husband of woman injured in Montreal police chase wants answers Atwater Tunnel floods, closed to traffic until Tuesday evening Ex-Quebec police officer sentenced to 8 months for crash that killed 5-year-old Ottawa ready to order Canada Post back to work Missing helicopter found after search by Quebec provincial police, army Drive-thru book return at Pierrefonds-Roxboro's library sparks outrage at city hall

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'Kids were happy' night before they were found dead in Sorella home, brother testifies | Habs make best possible addition to the front office: a puppy | Couple alleges racial profiling after excessive honking arrest by Montreal police | City unsure when Atwater Tunnel will reopen

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'Kids were happy' night before they were found dead in Sorella home, brother testifies Wed, 21 Nov 2018 18:33:32 EST Enzo Sorella's two nieces appeared "normal" the night before he and his older brother found them dead in March 2009.

Habs make best possible addition to the front office: a puppy Wed, 21 Nov 2018 19:00:00 EST Montreal Canadiens are fostering a Saint-Pierre Labernese puppy for one year in partnership with the Mira Foundation.

Couple alleges racial profiling after excessive honking arrest by Montreal police Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:38:45 EST A Montreal couple who were pepper sprayed in their car by police after being stopped for excessive honking during Grand Prix festivities last June say they were victims of racial profiling.

City unsure when Atwater Tunnel will reopen Wed, 21 Nov 2018 08:28:53 EST The tunnel, which runs beneath the Lachine Canal, began filling up with water late Tuesday morning after a company doing work for Hydro-Québec in the area punctured a 24-inch water main.

Quebec mosque shooter Alexandre Bissonnette to be sentenced in February Longueuil man twice convicted of child luring declared longterm offender Cyberbullying investigation launched at Riverdale High School Your weekly Wednesday book selection: Stories set in Japan, Nunavut and the post-internet world

Girl sexually abused 3 times by boys while in Batshaw's care, court documents show

Quebec gets its first Netflix original film amid tax, cultural content concerns

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Yes, Thursday's cold was record-breaking in Quebec | 'We are waiting for real action': Opposition MNAs demand Legault lay out plan to fight climate change | Canada's oldest queer film fest embraces universal stories | Bitter cold heightens construction woes for Mile End residents

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Yes, Thursday's cold was record-breaking in Quebec Thu, 22 Nov 2018 19:12:29 EST Environment Canada confirms a new record was set Thursday for the coldest Nov. 22 since it began keeping track in the Outaouais region and the south of Quebec.

'We are waiting for real action': Opposition MNAs demand Legault lay out plan to fight climate change Thu, 22 Nov 2018 18:39:34 EST "We are waiting for real action," said the Liberal critic on climate change, Marie Montpetit, backing those calling on the premier to commit the province to the "socio-economic transition" necessary to reach greenhouse gas emission targets.

Canada's oldest queer film fest embraces universal stories Thu, 22 Nov 2018 18:10:50 EST The boom in queer Quebec filmmaking has organizers of Montreal’s Image+nation, an LGBTQ film festival, looking at expanding from a handful of venues to an online space, as well.

Bitter cold heightens construction woes for Mile End residents Thu, 22 Nov 2018 16:10:07 EST As Montrealers struggle with an early cold snap, residents and business owners on a one-block stretch of Jeanne-Mance Street in Mile End are fed up with their water being cut off or being told to boil it due to prolonged work to replace the street's water pipes.

Luxury car theft ring dismantled by Montreal police Canadian skiing great, Montreal's Erik Guay, abruptly retires after teammate's violent crash Developers want to build twin residential skyscrapers that would be tallest in Montreal Atwater Tunnel open in both directions after flooding Montreal's homeless shelters begin winter protocol early as cold snap hits city Doctor shortage at Quebec City hospital means patients lose access to outpatient palliative care

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Ford government backtracks on some cuts affecting Ontario Francophones | Complainant motivated by revenge, argues lawyer for Montreal priest on trial for sex crimes | Supporters to press Cuba for return of Quebecer caught in legal limbo | Small city, big power: Mayor of Montreal suburb accused of threats, abusing authority

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Ford government backtracks on some cuts affecting Ontario Francophones Fri, 23 Nov 2018 17:34:12 EST After a backlash, Premier Doug Ford's government announced Friday afternoon it will take a number of steps to bolster the French language in Ontario, although it's still cutting funding for a French language university.

Complainant motivated by revenge, argues lawyer for Montreal priest on trial for sex crimes Fri, 23 Nov 2018 17:25:31 EST Quebec court Judge Patricia Campagnone is faced with two completely contradictory versions of events in the trial of a Montreal Catholic priest charged with harassing and sexually assaulting a former altar boy in his parish.

Supporters to press Cuba for return of Quebecer caught in legal limbo Fri, 23 Nov 2018 18:08:52 EST Supporters of a Quebec man who has been in legal limbo in Cuba since the death of a fellow Canadian tourist nearly 16 months ago are taking their case for his freedom to the Cuban embassy in Ottawa.

Small city, big power: Mayor of Montreal suburb accused of threats, abusing authority Fri, 23 Nov 2018 17:00:00 EST Radio-Canada’s investigative program, Enquête, has uncovered alleged threats, bullying and abuses of power by Chambly Mayor Denis Lavoie.

Montreal found liable for broken ankle after woman slipped on icy sidewalk There's a laundry list of road closures to watch out for this weekend 3 more cases of E. coli illness from romaine lettuce confirmed in Canada Manawan to get its own ambulance service after 20 years of lobbying Body found inside burned car near Trudeau Airport Unions ramp up pressure to block back-to-work bill for Canada Post employees

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Arthur Porter's right-hand man pleads guilty to multiple charges in MUHC fraud case | Nearly two-thirds of Quebecers support public-sector ban on religious symbols, poll finds | Iconic 90-year-old Archambault sign in downtown Montreal removed | 2 Quebec City teens plead guilty to sharing nude photos of classmates

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Arthur Porter's right-hand man pleads guilty to multiple charges in MUHC fraud case Mon, 26 Nov 2018 19:14:39 EST Yanai Elbaz was once a top executive at the McGill University Health Centre. He pleaded guilty Monday to accepting $10 million in bribes.

Nearly two-thirds of Quebecers support public-sector ban on religious symbols, poll finds Mon, 26 Nov 2018 16:00:00 EST Most Quebecers are in favour of banning public-sector workers from wearing religious symbols, according to a poll released ahead of the first legislative session under a Coalition Avenir Québec government.

Iconic 90-year-old Archambault sign in downtown Montreal removed Mon, 26 Nov 2018 13:52:08 EST The colourful neon Archambault sign, which hung from the music store at the corner of Ste-Catherine and Berri streets for close to 90 years, was taken down Monday morning.

2 Quebec City teens plead guilty to sharing nude photos of classmates Mon, 26 Nov 2018 16:22:55 EST The three teenaged girls involved in the case were present in the courtroom on Monday.

Sorella and her mother missed a doctor's appointment on day her daughters found dead, court hears Quebec declares former company town Arvida in Saguenay a heritage site Southern Quebec could be slammed with 25 cm of snow, Environment Canada warns Montreal's jam-packed Metros show need for a new line, head of STM says Yves-François Blanchet running for Bloc Québécois leadership A proposed mine near a pristine water source is testing the CAQ's commitment to the environment

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Aspiring teacher may leave Quebec if CAQ follows through on religious symbol ban | Couche-Tard's Q2 earnings up 9% from acquisitions, fuel sales | Sing-In: Learn about Arctic foxes at West Island Ecomuseum | Montreal teen who drowned during swim class went unnoticed for 40 minutes, says coroner

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Aspiring teacher may leave Quebec if CAQ follows through on religious symbol ban Tue, 27 Nov 2018 04:00:00 EST Fatima Ahmad, an undergraduate in McGill University's faculty of education, is only a few years away from becoming a teacher. But she may need to leave Quebec to make it happen.

Couche-Tard's Q2 earnings up 9% from acquisitions, fuel sales Tue, 27 Nov 2018 19:25:12 EST The world's second-biggest convenience store operator beat revenue expectations, as the Quebec-based retailer's net earnings rose nine per cent in its most recent quarter thanks in part to acquisitions, improved fuel sales and lower taxes.

Sing-In: Learn about Arctic foxes at West Island Ecomuseum Tue, 27 Nov 2018 18:06:00 EST Visitors can help fill wooden food boxes with tasty treats for the foxes such as pellets and insects, as well as with pine cones, twigs and other materials.

Montreal teen who drowned during swim class went unnoticed for 40 minutes, says coroner Tue, 27 Nov 2018 10:36:38 EST Blessing Moukoko was 14-years-old and taking part in his third swim class of the year the day he drowned, according to the report by Dr. Louis Normandin.

Descendant of Kahnawake ironworker hopes to put a name and a face to Bill S-3 amendments As Via Rail prepares to announce winning bid for trains, Garneau warns Bombardier can't be favoured CBC Montreal charity drive: What's your favourite holiday tradition? Montreal postal workers back to work after last-minute strike Quebec City, Charlevoix slammed by heavy snow while Montreal escapes worst François Legault to address concerns about immigration cuts, but poll shows wide support for CAQ plan

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Quebec schools to be spared cuts during all 4 years of CAQ government, premier promises | 'I can barely believe it,' says mother of Montreal teen who drowned during swim class | Hochelaga-Maisonneuve robbery suspect killed after fleeing with cash, police say | Man, 40, arrested and charged with string of Quebec City sex assaults

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Quebec schools to be spared cuts during all 4 years of CAQ government, premier promises Wed, 28 Nov 2018 15:27:18 EST In a speech Wednesday outlining his legislative goals, Premier François Legault said the Coalition Avenir Québec won't make cuts to educations at any point during its four-year term.

'I can barely believe it,' says mother of Montreal teen who drowned during swim class Wed, 28 Nov 2018 10:56:12 EST The family of Blessing Moukoko, who drowned during his high school swimming class, is taking legal action. A coroner's report revealed the teen was likely at the bottom of the pool for almost 40 minutes.

Hochelaga-Maisonneuve robbery suspect killed after fleeing with cash, police say Wed, 28 Nov 2018 06:21:08 EST The man was fleeing with the cash when three men stopped him late Tuesday evening, police said.

Man, 40, arrested and charged with string of Quebec City sex assaults Wed, 28 Nov 2018 18:36:50 EST Charles Sylvain-Trépanier is accused of assaulting women in 2011, 2013 and 2017.

'Hard to believe it': Friends mourn Yukon bear attack victims Montreal couple returns from night out to find dozen strangers partying in their home Royalmount mega-mall public consultation centres on hot topic — will it bring more traffic? Generators blamed for spate of carbon monoxide poisonings as Shawinigan left powerless by storm Your weekly Wednesday book selection: Changing with the seasons Quebec may fall short of its greenhouse gas reduction targets, François Legault suggests

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RCMP crossed line while interrogating radicalized teen after 2014 terror attack, says Quebec Appeals Court | Concordia President Alan Shepard leaving for top job at Western | Quebec sending military plane to Magdalen Islands as winter storm knocks out phone service and power | Single mother of five struggles with squirrel infestation in Pierrefonds apartment

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RCMP crossed line while interrogating radicalized teen after 2014 terror attack, says Quebec Appeals Court Thu, 29 Nov 2018 18:40:40 EST An RCMP interrogation of a radicalized teenager, hours after the 2014 terror attack in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu​, was "abusive" and should not have been used against him at trial, Quebec's Court of Appeal has ruled.

Concordia President Alan Shepard leaving for top job at Western Thu, 29 Nov 2018 19:24:56 EST Concordia University president Alan Shepard is leaving Montreal to become president of Western University in 2019.

Quebec sending military plane to Magdalen Islands as winter storm knocks out phone service and power Thu, 29 Nov 2018 16:37:23 EST Winds reaching up to 130 km/hr gusted overnight, knocking down telephone and power lines in the archipelago. The islands' airport is also closed.

Single mother of five struggles with squirrel infestation in Pierrefonds apartment Thu, 29 Nov 2018 18:00:00 EST Ihssan Seif knew something had to be done - fast - after a squirrel climbed into her baby's crib in the middle of night and scratched her.

'I can walk home confidently': West Island charity distributes free winter boots to the needy Quebec's high school history books should be taken out of classrooms, independent review says Montreal firefighters short on toys for this year's Christmas baskets Man hitches a ride to Quebec City on the back of a transport truck Light-rail network to replace Montreal's 747 shuttle bus to airport, STM says Montreal police looking for 15-year-old girl last seen in Ahuntsic–Cartierville

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Homeless drop-in centre The Open Door relocates to church on Park Ave. | Polar bear surprises Quebec zoo workers by giving birth in captivity | Quebec has no plans to change history curriculum despite scathing review | Montreal daycare invites drag queen Barbada for storytime

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Homeless drop-in centre The Open Door relocates to church on Park Ave. Fri, 30 Nov 2018 18:16:42 EST The space is actually an upgrade from the old site, but it's about a 40-minute walk from its old location near Cabot Square.

Polar bear surprises Quebec zoo workers by giving birth in captivity Fri, 30 Nov 2018 16:41:15 EST Because polar bear pregnancies are hard to predict and very rare in captivity, animal-care workers at the zoo came into work Tuesday morning to a big surprise: the cries of a newborn coming from the mama bear's lair.

Quebec has no plans to change history curriculum despite scathing review Fri, 30 Nov 2018 15:27:51 EST Quebec's education minister says he has no plans to change the high-school history curriculum — and order a batch of new textbooks — despite a review that found it failed to reflect the province's diversity.

Montreal daycare invites drag queen Barbada for storytime Fri, 30 Nov 2018 15:46:46 EST Barbada brought her big pink hair, big earrings, colourful dresses and warm smile to the daycare, and the children were fascinated by her.

NDP leader says religious symbol ban could push people out of Quebec Montreal isn't the haven for renters it once was Emergency crews head to storm battered Magdalen Islands Should a food bank screen the people it helps? 2 charity employees weigh in Looking for an escape? Here are 6 illustration books to add some colour to your weekend How a Quebec factory town transformed after GM left

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Caught in the middle: Glenmount residents continue fight to live like TMR citizens | Adele Sorella's mother finishes testimony amid questions of language | Montreal boxer Adonis Stevenson in stable condition | Families and businesses big winners in Quebec's mini-budget

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Caught in the middle: Glenmount residents continue fight to live like TMR citizens Mon, 3 Dec 2018 19:28:08 EST The 1,8000 residents of Glenmount have lived like TMR residents for some three decades thanks to an agreement that is renewed every couple years between borough and town. But not anymore. That agreement expires this month.

Adele Sorella's mother finishes testimony amid questions of language Mon, 3 Dec 2018 19:00:00 EST Under cross examination by defence lawyer Pierre Poupart, Di Cesare said she felt Sorella was afraid of somebody, and appeared to be afraid when she came home from outings.

Montreal boxer Adonis Stevenson in stable condition Mon, 3 Dec 2018 18:28:38 EST Montreal boxer Adonis Stevenson is in stable condition and under controlled sedation in the intensive care unit of the Enfant-Jésus Hospital in Quebec City.

Families and businesses big winners in Quebec's mini-budget Mon, 3 Dec 2018 07:29:31 EST Premier François Legault used his first major economic statement to offer tax relief to large families and deliver more than $1 billion-worth of incentives to Quebec businesses.

Ex-Lachine borough mayor Claude Dauphin says UPAC has closed his case with no charges Retailer Crabtree & Evelyn files for bankruptcy Man dies after double shooting in Plateau overnight, 2nd victim in critical condition Montreal is getting a new, bigger Île-aux-Tourtes bridge Proud Montrealers watch as David Saint-Jacques launches into orbit My personal struggle with mental illness and loving life in recovery

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Racial profiling by Montreal police 'widespread and systemic' in Saint-Michel, report says | Adele Sorella asked brother-in-law to come over on day her daughters died, court hears | Her son was killed by provincial police, now this Lac-Brome mother wants answers | Quebec presses forward with cuts to immigration, despite Trudeau's concerns

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Racial profiling by Montreal police 'widespread and systemic' in Saint-Michel, report says Tue, 4 Dec 2018 17:46:00 EST The examples, compiled from interviews with 48 young people aged 15-28, range from small but pervasive daily inconveniences to brazen racism and violence.

Adele Sorella asked brother-in-law to come over on day her daughters died, court hears Tue, 4 Dec 2018 19:23:10 EST Nicolas De Vito thought his brother's wife had made another suicide attempt. When he arrived at the home, police had already cordoned off the scene.

Her son was killed by provincial police, now this Lac-Brome mother wants answers Tue, 4 Dec 2018 16:02:38 EST It was 1:42 a.m on a Wednesday in July when Tracy Wing received a text message from her son, Riley Fairholm. It contained only three words: "I love you." Less than 15 minutes later, the 17-year-old was dead, shot by provincial police.

Quebec presses forward with cuts to immigration, despite Trudeau's concerns Tue, 4 Dec 2018 13:48:30 EST Quebec is moving forward with its plan to cut the number of immigrants by more than 20 per cent next year, despite concerns raised by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Why this 25-year-old decorates his house with 250,000 lights every holiday season Cyber attack forces 4 Montreal health board websites offline NHL leaves Quebec City in the cold — again Montreal condos attract investors, but many are losing money Quebec residential school survivors say communication around settlement could have been better Alta., Sask. premiers call on Trudeau to address oil price 'crisis' at first ministers meeting in Montreal

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CAQ to make legal age to buy cannabis 21, ban smoking in public | Montreal restaurant told black hostess she couldn't wear cornrows at work, ordered to pay $15K in damages | Montreal boxer Adonis Stevenson's long-term health uncertain after traumatic brain injury | Your weekly book selection: 7 gift ideas for the season of giving

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CAQ to make legal age to buy cannabis 21, ban smoking in public Wed, 5 Dec 2018 04:00:00 EST The CAQ plans to raise the age limit to 21, ban smoking cannabis in public and require government-run stores to be at least 250 metres from any school, including CEGEPs and universities.

Montreal restaurant told black hostess she couldn't wear cornrows at work, ordered to pay $15K in damages Wed, 5 Dec 2018 13:50:31 EST In a ruling delivered last week, the Quebec Human Rights Commission said Lettia McNickle was the subject of racial discrimination when her employer — Madisons New York Grill & Bar — sent her home in 2014 for having her hair braided in cornrows.

Montreal boxer Adonis Stevenson's long-term health uncertain after traumatic brain injury Wed, 5 Dec 2018 10:55:44 EST It's too early to give a prognosis for Montreal boxer Adonis Stevenson, who remains in a Quebec City hospital after suffering a "severe traumatic brain injury" in a knockout loss on Saturday, a specialist said Wednesday.

Your weekly book selection: 7 gift ideas for the season of giving Wed, 5 Dec 2018 15:00:00 EST It's the season for giving and these books make gifts so good that the giver will want to read them first!

Montreal unveils $24M plan to integrate new immigrants into city life 'It's about the people behind the sounds:' why Yannick Né​zet-Sé​guin brought the entire Met orchestra onstage

Her son was killed by provincial police, now this Lac-Brome mother wants answers

Dozens of tombstones pushed over at 2 Longueuil cemeteries Valérie Plante apologizes for delivering speech in English at AI announcement

Quebec presses forward with cuts to immigration, despite Trudeau's concerns

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Parents of 6-year-old file complaint after Montreal ER nurse tells them 'go to pharmacy' | Montreal lights up sky in annual memorial to 14 women killed in École Polytechnique massacre | Don't count on Quebec backing Energy East pipeline revival, province's premier warns | 'King of Laval' Gilles Vaillancourt granted full parole

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Parents of 6-year-old file complaint after Montreal ER nurse tells them 'go to pharmacy' Thu, 6 Dec 2018 18:00:00 EST Their six-year-old daugher's lips doubled in size and she had trouble breathing, but her parents say a hospital nurse told them to "go get Benadryl" when they arrived at the hospital via ambulance.

Montreal lights up sky in annual memorial to 14 women killed in École Polytechnique massacre Thu, 6 Dec 2018 12:47:37 EST Hundreds of people braved the cold and snow to attend Montreal's annual memorial event honouring the 14 women who were killed at École Polytechnique on Dec. 6, 1989.

Don't count on Quebec backing Energy East pipeline revival, province's premier warns Thu, 6 Dec 2018 17:32:14 EST Quebec is again asserting its opposition to the Energy East pipeline after the premiers of Alberta and New Brunswick raised the prospect of reviving the project as a solution to slumping oil prices.

'King of Laval' Gilles Vaillancourt granted full parole Thu, 6 Dec 2018 17:15:28 EST Gilles Vaillancourt, who was sentenced to six years in prison, has been granted full parole after serving a third of his sentence.

Kirkland's 'St. Patrick' uses ball hockey to reach out to those with mental health issues Quebec's legal drinking age isn't going to change, Legault says Montreal home sales keep climbing as housing supply tightens CAQ government cuts school taxes, putting end to 'unacceptable' situation Canada's top court to hear case of Montreal naturopath found guilty of manslaughter Black Panther, A Star is Born, Montreal's Jean-Marc Vallée nominated for Golden Globe Awards

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François Legault wrangles concessions on asylum seekers, dairy farmers | Classic Montreal steakhouse Moishes bought by owners of La Cage aux Sports | Serial robber who targeted elderly victims in Montreal, Ottawa gets 8 years | Real versus fake Christmas trees: Which one's greener?

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François Legault wrangles concessions on asylum seekers, dairy farmers Fri, 7 Dec 2018 10:54:56 EST The federal government will consider increasing the compensation Quebec receives for asylum seekers, as well as help for the province's dairy farmers for losses under the new NAFTA agreement, the premier said.

Classic Montreal steakhouse Moishes bought by owners of La Cage aux Sports Fri, 7 Dec 2018 16:22:54 EST Moishes, the fabled steakhouse on Montreal's Saint-Laurent Boulevard, has been bought out by the company that owns La Cage aux Sports.

Serial robber who targeted elderly victims in Montreal, Ottawa gets 8 years Fri, 7 Dec 2018 15:50:34 EST Hamid Chekakri, 48, pleaded guilty to nine charges of aggravated assault, breaking and entering, robbery and causing a person to take an overpowering drug.

Real versus fake Christmas trees: Which one's greener? Fri, 7 Dec 2018 04:00:00 EST In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the sustainability of real and artificial Christmas trees and how to eat your way to a healthier world.

Montreal man who killed teen girlfriend sentenced to life in prison 7 books perfect for the season of giving

Parents of 6-year-old file complaint after Montreal ER nurse tells them 'go to pharmacy'

Drake, Shawn Mendes, Diana Krall among Canadians up for Grammys Police search for potential victims of Montreal man charged with sexual assault

Kirkland's 'St. Patrick' uses ball hockey to reach out to those with mental health issues

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Family of asylum seekers frustrated as deportation date postponed, reinstated days later | Laval woman missing in Mexico, travel companion found dead | Montreal draws up 'hazing' campaign to make coyotes fear humans again | Pilot sentenced to 7 years for causing major power outage in southern Quebec

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Family of asylum seekers frustrated as deportation date postponed, reinstated days later Mon, 10 Dec 2018 18:52:22 EST Endy Labaty, his wife and daughter were supposed to be deported last month, but they were told their removal date was postponed indefinitely. They informed Friday that they leave this Wednesday.

Laval woman missing in Mexico, travel companion found dead Mon, 10 Dec 2018 19:23:43 EST Quebec provincial police are asking for help finding a woman who went missing in Mexico and whose travel companion was found dead after he returned to Canada.

Montreal draws up 'hazing' campaign to make coyotes fear humans again Mon, 10 Dec 2018 15:03:09 EST The city's plan also includes public education and euthanizing aggressive canines.

Pilot sentenced to 7 years for causing major power outage in southern Quebec Mon, 10 Dec 2018 14:35:52 EST Normand Dubé, 56, was found guilty of three counts of mischief after damaging high-voltage lines that carried power from James Bay to the Montreal region in December 2014.

Jessica Neilson's parents feel abandoned by Montreal police, 10 years after her death Legault doesn't understand Alberta's energy industry, Alberta's finance minister says Plateau restaurant Khyber Pass tears down part of facade after decade-long dispute 'That first sight, that first sunrise, I will never forget,' Canada's newest astronaut says Will Liberals hold on to Philippe Couillard's old seat in Roberval byelection? 'Unprecedented' drug shortages affecting many Canadians, new survey suggests

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Montreal police to track racial profiling cases amid mounting criticism | Pierrefonds–Roxboro raises awareness about service dogs in new campaign | Kahnawake passes its own cannabis law, but businesses will have to wait a bit longer to set up shop | Chambly citizens group wants their city to be put under trusteeship

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Montreal police to track racial profiling cases amid mounting criticism Tue, 11 Dec 2018 05:00:00 EST The City of Montreal has directed its police service to track allegations of social and racial profiling as part of a series of commitments aimed at curbing the longstanding problem.

Pierrefonds–Roxboro raises awareness about service dogs in new campaign Tue, 11 Dec 2018 18:29:22 EST After a man and his service dog were kicked out of two local businesses this summer, Pierrefonds–Roxboro is reminding its citizens that service dogs are essential to their owners — and must stay with them at all times.

Kahnawake passes its own cannabis law, but businesses will have to wait a bit longer to set up shop Tue, 11 Dec 2018 17:12:54 EST Even though the Mohawk community passed a Cannabis Control Law on Monday, a moratorium on distribution and sales of cannabis remains in effect until regulations under the law are developed and implemented.

Chambly citizens group wants their city to be put under trusteeship Tue, 11 Dec 2018 15:25:40 EST A group of citizens and city councillors in Chambly is asking the provincial government to place the small city under trusteeship.

SUVs top list of Quebec's most stolen vehicles Plan to raise legal cannabis age panned by group of Quebec doctors Mogul king Mikael Kingsbury adds Lou Marsh Trophy to crowded awards shelf Haitian families overwhelmed by anxiety, frustration as deportation dates shift Space station crew inspect mysterious hole during spacewalk Would paying 25 cents for a coffee cup make you bring your own? This Montrealer hopes so

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Just For Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon charged with sex-related crimes | Via Rail places $989M train order with Germany's Siemens instead of Bombardier | Roxham Road residents financially compensated for asylum seeker 'challenges' | Town of Mount Royal presents plan to bury 1.8 km of REM line underground

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Just For Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon charged with sex-related crimes Wed, 12 Dec 2018 10:27:09 EST Gilbert Rozon, the founder of Montreal's Just For Laughs festival, has been charged with sex-related crimes against a single victim in 1979 after a lengthy investigation into multiple allegations made by more than a dozen women.

Via Rail places $989M train order with Germany's Siemens instead of Bombardier Wed, 12 Dec 2018 13:28:04 EST Via Rail has selected Germany's Siemens over Bombardier Inc. for a $989 million contract to build new rolling stock as the Canadian passenger rail service renews its fleet of locomotives and cars for the rail corridor between Quebec City and Windsor, Ont.

Roxham Road residents financially compensated for asylum seeker 'challenges' Wed, 12 Dec 2018 16:44:56 EST The federal government will be compensating people living on or near Roxham Road with up to $25,000 for putting up with all the traffic associated with the influx of asylum seekers over the last two years.

Town of Mount Royal presents plan to bury 1.8 km of REM line underground Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:37:31 EST The town's plan comes after a year and a half of lobbying by Roy and citizens regarding CDPQ Infra's plan for the REM.

Pedestrian dead after being hit by dump truck in downtown Montreal Via Rail places $989M train order with Germany's Siemens instead of Bombardier Your weekly book selection: Cookbooks to help you plan your holiday menus Indigenous youth in Quebec child protection told not to speak their own languages, sources say From washing dishes to the NBA: The unlikely rise of Raptors' Chris Boucher NHL totem poles called 'blatant cultural appropriation' pulled from some stores

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Supreme Court won't hear appeal from Quebec judge over hijab disciplinary probe | Bomb threats reported in cities across Canada, U.S. | Laval woman's body found in Mexico days after travel partner's suicide in Quebec | Brendan Kelly picks his favourite albums of 2018

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Supreme Court won't hear appeal from Quebec judge over hijab disciplinary probe Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:27:49 EST A Quebec judge has failed in her bid to halt disciplinary proceedings against her after she refused to hear the case of a woman wearing a hijab.

Bomb threats reported in cities across Canada, U.S. Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:37:53 EST Dozens of bomb threats — believed to be hoaxes — were reported in major cities across Canada and the United States on Thursday.

Laval woman's body found in Mexico days after travel partner's suicide in Quebec Thu, 13 Dec 2018 06:32:34 EST The body of a Laval, Que., woman who went missing last week has been found near her hotel in Mexico, local authorities say. Her partner killed himself the day after he returned to Canada without his luggage.

Brendan Kelly picks his favourite albums of 2018 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:03:41 EST Janelle Monae, Safia Nolin and The Seasons are among the first 5 selections.

Montreal launches specialized police squad to fight black-market cannabis Montreal would welcome back baseball with open arms, report finds Some hard truths for Western politicians on Quebec, equalization and oil Montreal relatives grieving loss of child after shooting outside West Bank settlement Young beluga in Summerside 'lives a dangerous life' Val-d'Or wooing immigrants who can't find jobs in Montreal

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Return of baseball to Montreal looking 'pretty good,' says Stephen Bronfman | 'Their stories must not be forgotten': Viens Commission closes with plea for Val-d'Or women | Montreal plans to establish new homeless shelter in face of growing demand | Girl, 2, survives 'drastic' surgery to reconstruct her skull

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Return of baseball to Montreal looking 'pretty good,' says Stephen Bronfman Fri, 14 Dec 2018 17:37:11 EST Bronfman was careful when talking about the progress his group has made, but did say they are trying to build something that will last.

'Their stories must not be forgotten': Viens Commission closes with plea for Val-d'Or women Fri, 14 Dec 2018 05:00:00 EST The president of Native Women Quebec, who was the last witness at Quebec's inquiry into the treatment of Indigenous, is asking the inquiry to focus much of its report on policing and the justice system.

Montreal plans to establish new homeless shelter in face of growing demand Fri, 14 Dec 2018 10:55:05 EST With local homeless shelters filling to the brim before winter officially arrives, the City of Montreal says it is looking to establish a new, 80-bed facility as soon as possible.

Girl, 2, survives 'drastic' surgery to reconstruct her skull Fri, 14 Dec 2018 08:54:46 EST Using a 3D-printed model, some 210 screws and a black pen, surgeons in Quebec undertook a risky 12-hour operation to reduce the size of a two-year-old's enlarged skull and allow her brain to grow.

Sick of the cold? Montreal is warming up this weekend Weekend byelections a test of Plante administration's popularity Supreme Court quashes mandatory victims' surcharge for convicted criminals Months after launching his People's Party, Maxime Bernier still has a long way to go Gaétan Barrette's son gets 8 months house arrest for hitting cyclist and driving away

Supreme Court won't hear appeal from Quebec judge over hijab disciplinary probe

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Historic Eastman barn in Eastern Townships burns down | Temporary closure of Atwater footbridge could endanger pedestrians, local group says | Man charged with 1st-degree murder in death of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu woman | Irregular migrant claims last month dropped to lowest levels since June 2017

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Historic Eastman barn in Eastern Townships burns down Mon, 17 Dec 2018 19:24:46 EST The Domaine Eastman was a popular destination for weddings, retreats and other large events in the area.

Temporary closure of Atwater footbridge could endanger pedestrians, local group says Mon, 17 Dec 2018 18:41:14 EST While Parks Canada has maintenance work done on the footbridge that connects Pointe-Saint-Charles with the Atwater Market , pedestrians must use the nearby bridge on Charlevoix Street instead.

Man charged with 1st-degree murder in death of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu woman Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:22:48 EST Vincent Boucher, 24, is accused of killing Laurie Anne Grenier, whose body was found in a home on Bouthillier Street Saturday evening.

Irregular migrant claims last month dropped to lowest levels since June 2017 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:53:10 EST Newly published federal data shows 1,019 irregular migrants were apprehended by the RCMP crossing into Canada between official border crossings last month.

Controversy over Indigenous representation pursues Robert Lepage play as it opens in Paris $5-million project launched to solve pyrrhotite problem in Quebec concrete Quebec's increase in SUVs, big homes threaten environmental targets, report shows Airline passengers could be entitled to hefty compensation for delays, lost bags Explore Quebec's demographic crunch in 4 charts A minimalist Christmas: How to be eco-cosy for the holidays

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Provincial police union acknowledges tense relations with Indigenous citizens in Val-d'Or | Health Canada takes steps to restrict amount of alcohol allowed in sugary premixed beverages | Quebec judge to rule on whether sexual abuse class-action against Jehovah's Witnesses can proceed | Anglo rights will be respected when school boards abolished, education minister says

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Provincial police union acknowledges tense relations with Indigenous citizens in Val-d'Or Tue, 18 Dec 2018 17:33:21 EST The union representing Sûreté du Québec officers recommends better training programs for recruits who work with Indigenous communities, but it is also criticizing certain methods used by the Viens Commission to document their work.

Health Canada takes steps to restrict amount of alcohol allowed in sugary premixed beverages Tue, 18 Dec 2018 14:05:47 EST Health Canada is taking steps to reduce the amount of alcohol allowed in the potent, sugary, premixed drinks that the agency says are becoming a growing risk to public health, especially for young people.

Quebec judge to rule on whether sexual abuse class-action against Jehovah's Witnesses can proceed Tue, 18 Dec 2018 12:09:51 EST A Quebec Superior Court justice is now deliberating on whether to authorize a class-action lawsuit against the religious group. Complainants are each seeking $250,000 in damages for sexual abuse claims.

Anglo rights will be respected when school boards abolished, education minister says Tue, 18 Dec 2018 14:20:28 EST "Of course, it is important to do it right and to do it by respecting the rights of the anglophone communities to control and manage schools," said Education Minister Jean-François Roberge.

Police ask for help to identify West Island hit-and-run suspect As 2019 approaches, Kahnawake ready for year-long celebration of its Mohawk language speakers 'We need to keep watching': Meet Montreal's new inspector general Police officer who pleaded guilty following Val-d'Or investigation dies of cancer before being sentenced Canada Post says normal delivery times restored for most of the country City will follow recommendations on Camillien-Houde project, Plante says

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Montreal merchants say Royalmount mega-mall could hurt downtown's vitality | As immigration debate heats up, Quebec's Roxham Road road still ground zero | $120K spinal-disorder drug to be covered by Quebec's public health insurance | SQ officer acquitted of dangerous driving charges in crash that killed 3 seniors

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Montreal merchants say Royalmount mega-mall could hurt downtown's vitality Wed, 19 Dec 2018 18:36:49 EST An enormous shopping complex planned for the Town of Mount Royal will hurt businesses in Montreal and sap its cultural vitality, a city hall planning committee heard Wednesday.

As immigration debate heats up, Quebec's Roxham Road road still ground zero Wed, 19 Dec 2018 18:48:09 EST Paul Clarke, executive director of Action Réfugiés Montréal, an advocacy group that works with refugees, said the rhetoric surrounding newcomers to the country is likely to get more heated with a federal election around the corner.

$120K spinal-disorder drug to be covered by Quebec's public health insurance Wed, 19 Dec 2018 15:00:11 EST The drug, Spinraza, costs $118,000 per dose and a minimum of three doses are needed annually. Seven are needed in the first year of treatment.

SQ officer acquitted of dangerous driving charges in crash that killed 3 seniors Wed, 19 Dec 2018 11:28:03 EST Maxime Gobeil, a Quebec provincial police officer, has been found not guilty on three charges of dangerous driving causing the deaths of three elderly women in Dolbeau-Mistissini in 2015.

This family wraps Christmas gifts with fabric, not paper What's your favourite book of 2018? Our book columnists share their top pick 'The prices are outrageous': Concerns raised over monopoly on ordered goods in federal prisons Feds reveal new Champlain Bridge name — the Samuel de Champlain Bridge Canada's Aleksandra Wozniak retires from pro tennis to focus on 'new experiences' Widespread freezing rain headed for southern Quebec, Environment Canada says

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Man critically injured in Saint-Leonard shooting tied to biker gangs | Eastern Quebec ferry docked indefinitely, passengers offered flights until Christmas | Sherbrooke theatre sells off its 90-year-old seats, but saves 1 for 'George the ghost' | Liberals lay out proposed rules for cannabis 'edibles'

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Man critically injured in Saint-Leonard shooting tied to biker gangs Thu, 20 Dec 2018 16:37:16 EST The 44-year-old victim was gunned down at a gas station near the intersection of Langelier and Robert streets.

Eastern Quebec ferry docked indefinitely, passengers offered flights until Christmas Wed, 19 Dec 2018 19:53:21 EST A ferry linking towns in eastern Quebec is out of service indefinitely due to technical problems and passengers are being offered flights in the lead-up to Christmas.

Sherbrooke theatre sells off its 90-year-old seats, but saves 1 for 'George the ghost' Thu, 20 Dec 2018 17:05:26 EST Sherbrooke's Granada Theatre sold off all of its 1929 wooden seats this month. All, that is, except for the one favoured by its in-house ghost.

Liberals lay out proposed rules for cannabis 'edibles' Thu, 20 Dec 2018 13:02:11 EST From cannabis candy to dried meat with marijuana, the federal government has set out proposed new rules on how pot products can be sipped or munched.

Watch your step: Freezing rain is coming to Montreal Highway 640 West closed in Terrebonne after hydro work causes road to sink Province promises better service, lower fares for Lower North Shore travel

Montreal merchants say Royalmount mega-mall could hurt downtown's vitality

Here's what Facebook knows about you Ottawa should cut equalization to force provinces to develop resources, N.B. premier says

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Old Royal Victoria Hospital will house homeless people and their pets this winter | TVA apology for faulty reporting doesn't undo damage, mosque members say | Montebello Rockfest declares bankruptcy | Police asking for help finding LaSalle man, missing without his medication

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Old Royal Victoria Hospital will house homeless people and their pets this winter Fri, 21 Dec 2018 15:25:58 EST The Royal Victoria hospital will be turned into a temporary homeless shelter this winter. The regional health board announced it will be creating 80 spaces in a wing of the former hospital.

TVA apology for faulty reporting doesn't undo damage, mosque members say Fri, 21 Dec 2018 17:50:48 EST "When you do news, it's important that you do a thorough investigation that goes with it, because it can affect people's daily lives," says Shahad Salman, the spokesperson for the Ahl-Ill Bait Mosque.

Montebello Rockfest declares bankruptcy Fri, 21 Dec 2018 17:08:55 EST Saddled with insurmountable debt from this year's festival, Montebello Rockfest have declared bankruptcy.

Police asking for help finding LaSalle man, missing without his medication Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:24:43 EST Police are asking for the public's help finding Dale Gordon Hinett, 56, who has been missing without his medication since Dec. 6.

Human rights commission launches investigation into treatment of Inuit children at Batshaw What's opened and closed in Montreal during the holidays Quebec City man fined $150 for calling police officer a 'douchebag' First the ferry, then the plane: Stranded travellers face another setback in eastern Quebec U.S. border patrol saw bump in pot seizures in Canada's first month of legalization Death of employee prompts NFB to buy defibrillators for Montreal office

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Daycare manager turns empty milk bags into mats for Quebec City homeless | Romaine lettuce now safe to eat, Public Health Agency says | 1 dead, 1 critically injured in Saint-Leonard shooting | About 20 people homeless after fire rips through Nuns' Island apartment building

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Daycare manager turns empty milk bags into mats for Quebec City homeless Mon, 24 Dec 2018 17:00:00 EST With the holidays fast approaching, Sandra Lauzière and a group of volunteers have been busy weaving empty plastic bags into mats for Quebec City's homeless population, helping to keep them dry if they have to sleep or rest outside.

Romaine lettuce now safe to eat, Public Health Agency says Mon, 24 Dec 2018 14:48:47 EST The outbreak of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce appears to be over in Canada, with no new illnesses reported since mid-November, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.

1 dead, 1 critically injured in Saint-Leonard shooting Mon, 24 Dec 2018 13:02:03 EST The incident took place around noon near an apartment building on Jean-Talon Street East.

About 20 people homeless after fire rips through Nuns' Island apartment building Mon, 24 Dec 2018 13:14:06 EST The Canadian Red Cross is helping some 20 Nuns' Island residents find a place to sleep on Christmas Eve after a fire caused substantial damage to their apartment building Monday.

How a Quebec family struggling with their baby's illness came up with a way to help others What's open and closed in Montreal during the holidays Impact sign defender Bacary Sagna to 1-year deal Out hiking in Quebec? Keep your eyes peeled for hidden zines Air Canada deal to buy Aeroplan gets regulatory OK Kahnawake Christmas radio show brings together Mohawk speakers of all ages

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Sherbrooke unites to support family of 3-year-old Èva | What's open and closed in Montreal during the holidays | Children are bearing the brunt of this year's flu season, health officials say | Get a conducting lesson from Montreal maestro Jean-Sébastien Vallée

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Sherbrooke unites to support family of 3-year-old Èva Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:00:00 EST The Nadeau-Roy family in Sherbrooke is getting closer to their goal of building a new home adapted to the needs of their youngest daughter, Èva, who has a rare genetic disorder.

What's open and closed in Montreal during the holidays

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:03:47 EST The holidays are here, and that means closures (and also some fun, hopefully). Here's a breakdown of what's open and what's not.

Children are bearing the brunt of this year's flu season, health officials say Tue, 25 Dec 2018 04:00:01 EST Many Canadian children are spending the holidays battling the flu and other respiratory illnesses — and an early start to the flu season might be partly to blame, public health officials say. Doctors say it's not too late to get the flu shot, which they expect to be more effective than last year.

Get a conducting lesson from Montreal maestro Jean-Sébastien Vallée Tue, 25 Dec 2018 10:00:00 EST Jean-Sébastien Vallée explains the meaning behind the hand gestures he uses to conduct on stage.

My holiday recipe: Simple sugar cookies to keep little hands busy Your North: CBC North's best reader photos of 2018 Police accuse man of trying to kill brother at Lévis Christmas party Gatineau police use Taser to disarm knife-wielding man Lucky girl gets special delivery from Santa Fraser Institute's Generosity Index shows decline in charitable giving

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Quebec tourist convicted in Cuba for 2nd time after fatal boating accident | Cod ice fishing in Ste-Anne-de-la-Pérade is a go, despite weather woes | Freezing lineups and stealth shopping in Montreal for Boxing Day | What's open and closed in Montreal during the holidays

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Quebec tourist convicted in Cuba for 2nd time after fatal boating accident Wed, 26 Dec 2018 13:33:16 EST Quebec man Toufik Benhamiche has been sentenced to four years in a Cuban prison, again, for a boating accident that killed a fellow tourist last year.

Cod ice fishing in Ste-Anne-de-la-Pérade is a go, despite weather woes Wed, 26 Dec 2018 15:29:49 EST Despite the warm weather earlier this week, ice fishing for tomcod began on time Wednesday morning in Ste-Anne-de-la-Perade, a small community east of Trois-Rivieres that attracts up to 100,000 visitors to its river every winter.

Freezing lineups and stealth shopping in Montreal for Boxing Day Wed, 26 Dec 2018 16:51:50 EST Montrealers lined up outside stores Wednesday morning despite freezing temperatures

What's open and closed in Montreal during the holidays Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:03:47 EST The holidays are here, and that means closures (and also some fun, hopefully). Here's a breakdown of what's open and what's not.

Thieves stealing gifts from Canada Post mailboxes in Cantley, Que. Find out how this rule of thumb helped shape Montreal's skyline NDG neighbours brighten up their community with colourful hydro pole murals Meet the 1st woman at the helm of Montreal's Centaur Theatre Montreal's Sir John A. Macdonald statue defaced again Man who went skating on Lac Saint-Louis found dead

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Freezing rain on the way for Southern Quebec | Pediatrician pop quiz: When to go to the emergency room during flu season | Feeling extra generous? Héma-Québec looking for new donors | Canadiens goalie Carey Price out with lower-body injury

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Freezing rain on the way for Southern Quebec Thu, 27 Dec 2018 14:39:26 EST Up to three millimetres of freezing rain is expected to fall Friday morning for a period of about two hours.

Pediatrician pop quiz: When to go to the emergency room during flu season Thu, 27 Dec 2018 19:00:00 EST Montreal Children's Hospital's Dr. Dominic Chalut answers the Dos and Don'ts of when to bring your child to an emergency room during flu season.

Feeling extra generous? Héma-Québec looking for new donors Thu, 27 Dec 2018 17:00:00 EST While the agency is not facing an acute shortage, the needs are still serious, says spokesperson Laurent-Paul Ménard

Canadiens goalie Carey Price out with lower-body injury Thu, 27 Dec 2018 13:43:32 EST The Montreal Canadiens will be without goaltender Carey Price for their upcoming three-game road trip.

Author Ann-Marie MacDonald, Olympian Beckie Scott joining Order of Canada Wine Notes: Looking for a bottle of bubbly to bring to a party? Trois-Rivières mayor, who was on sick leave, resigns after 17 years Veterinarian patrols streets of Montreal offering services to homeless pets Woman injured in Terrebonne fire overnight Bringing back buckskin: Woman seeks out traditional Mi'kmaw moose hide tanning practices

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Montreal East to crack down on dog bylaws in the new year | 'We were just having fun all the time': Wurtele twins appointed to Order of Canada | Deer stranded on thin ice rescued by Châteauguay firefighters | Robert Lepage commits to changes as controversial SLĀV musical returns to stage

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Montreal East to crack down on dog bylaws in the new year Fri, 28 Dec 2018 17:47:15 EST Starting Jan. 1, the demerged municipality's public security will have the power to issue fines to pet owners.

'We were just having fun all the time': Wurtele twins appointed to Order of Canada Fri, 28 Dec 2018 16:08:22 EST Rhoda Wurtele Eaves and Rhona Wurtele Gillis — identical twin pioneers in the sport of alpine skiing — have been appointed to the Order of Canada.

Deer stranded on thin ice rescued by Châteauguay firefighters Fri, 28 Dec 2018 16:42:53 EST Wesley Halfyard was walking his dog when he saw the stranded deer Thursday morning.

Robert Lepage commits to changes as controversial SLĀV musical returns to stage Fri, 28 Dec 2018 13:47:23 EST Since last June, when the Montreal International Jazz Festival cancelled the production, the content of SLAV has been reworked and rewritten, Lepage said.

Route 117 reopened in Laurentians after truck carrying 'explosive material' veers off road Safe driving tips as freezing rain hits Montreal Quebec's Pelletier leads 'farthest exploration of any planetary body in history' McCord Museum's exhibit puts more than a century of toys on display

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Automated service calls isolated people to make sure they're OK

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Montreal ready to ring in 2019 with free concerts, fireworks | Montreal paramedics prepare for busy New Year's Eve | Montreal non-profit seeks to demystify sex for teens — using text messaging | No dead North Atlantic right whales were found in the Gulf of St. Lawrence this year

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Montreal ready to ring in 2019 with free concerts, fireworks Mon, 31 Dec 2018 06:00:00 EST Organizers of Montreal’s annual New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Old Port are promising to say goodbye to 2018 with plenty of live music, dancing and fireworks. But the weather may be less-than ideal for revellers.

Montreal paramedics prepare for busy New Year's Eve Mon, 31 Dec 2018 18:42:09 EST Urgences-Santé has extra ambulances and paramedics at the ready for tonight's New Year's Eve festivities.

Montreal non-profit seeks to demystify sex for teens — using text messaging Mon, 31 Dec 2018 17:00:00 EST When workers at a Montreal non-profit organization wanted to offer teens tools and information on sexual health, their first goal was to make it accessible to a younger generation.

No dead North Atlantic right whales were found in the Gulf of St. Lawrence this year Mon, 31 Dec 2018 14:19:46 EST New measures put in place by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans seem to have paid off for the whales, but not for the fishing and cruise ship industries.

Support group in Montreal's west end is open to anyone struggling with fertility Nez Rouge doesn't want to be your Plan A for getting home on New Year's Eve

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Paralyzed dog heals on wheels Wild winter weather to slam Quebec with freezing rain, heavy snow Woman dies in major house fire in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu